Chemical Biology

We focus on understanding biological and chemical phenomena at the nano-scale and explore the application of this knowledge to biomedicine.

About Chemical Biology

Research seeks to understand how the structure, dynamics, and spatial organisation of biomolecules influence biological functions across cellular, tissue, and organismal scales.

Through interdisciplinary research, the fundamental principles of molecular recognition, enzyme function, and biological networks are explored to advance our understanding of living systems.

A central research objective is to elucidate how cellular signalling pathways are regulated and how variations in these mechanisms contribute to disease development and therapeutic responses.

Research advances knowledge of bioactive molecules and their interactions, providing a foundation for the development of targeted therapies for cancer, metabolic diseases, and infectious diseases.

Head of Section

Research focus

  • Spatio–temporal organization of biological systems
  • Interfacing biomolecules with solid surfaces, including nanomaterials and nanowires
  • Chemical, biophysical and structural aspects of cell signaling (GPCR)
  • Self-assembling systems
  • Chemistry of peptides, proteins and carbohydrates
  • Combinatorial chemistry
  • Artificial enzymes
  • Cellulose derived chemicals and fuels
  • Peptide medicinal chemistry.

Research groups

Through interdisciplinary approaches, the research groups advance new knowledge, technologies, and therapeutic strategies in areas including cellular signalling, molecular recognition, biomaterials, and drug discovery.

Contact

Knud J. Jensen
Professor
  • Job responsibility
    Head of Section