Vernon Ingram, born in Germany, was a protein chemist who helped advance the field of protein crystallography and made important contributions to the understanding of human haemoglobin diseases. In 1952, he joined the MRC Unit for the Study of Molecular Structure of Biological Systems (now the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology), where he worked for […]
Vernon Ingram. 19 May 1924 – 17 August 2006
Cryo-EM structure of a cholinergic cell membrane reveals importance of cholesterol in neuromuscular transmission
Structural study by Nigel Unwin in the LMB’s Neurobiology Division, has found that lipids of cell membranes can form ordered, hydrophobic ‘skins’ in regions of high cholesterol concentration.
Constructive Bio launched to build on synthetic biology breakthroughs
New UK-based biotechnology company launched to scale and commercialise ground-breaking synthetic biology research of Jason Chin
From the LMB to Silicon Valley: Inja Radman discusses her career
Inja Radman discusses her career so far with Women Ahead of Their Time (WATT), including the “fantastic time” she spent as a PhD student and Investigator Scientist in Jason Chin’s group in the LMB’s PNAC Division. More…
The LMB Arts and Crafts Show displays a variety of talent
The annual LMB Arts and Crafts Show was recently held in the LMB Atrium. The show, which has run for over 10 years, is a chance for people at the LMB to showcase their creative talents, and this year’s show saw a wide range of items on display.
Ben Porebski’s path to the LMB
Ben Porebski, an Investigator Scientist in Philipp Holliger’s group in the LMB’s PNAC Division, discusses his career so far, including how Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO) Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) allowed him to pursue his passion for research. More…