The Division of Structural Studies seeks to understand the structure, function and interactions of biologically important molecules at the atomic, molecular and supramolecular level. The analytical methods employed include X-ray crystallography, NMR, electron microscopy and computational and theoretical studies, allied to biochemical and molecular biological approaches. Particular biological areas of focus include protein-nucleic acid complexes, molecules involved in cellular transport or motility, membrane proteins and structures associated with human disease. There is an increasing emphasis on analysis, interpretation and use of the wealth of data rapidly accruing from the multiple genome sequencing projects. There is a continuing development of computational techniques and instrumentation, where these are essential for scientific progress.
Joint Heads of Division:
Venki Ramakrishnan and Kiyoshi Nagai
Divisional Administrator:
Jennie Lightfoot
Assistant Divisional Administrator:
Joanne Bingham
Division of Structural Studies,
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology,
Hills Road,
Cambridge CB2 0QH,
UK.
Tel: 01223 248011 (International: +44 1223 248011)
Fax: 01223 213556 (International: +44 1223 213556)
