Biology and Biological Engineering

Gothenburg award to professor of food science

The City of Gothenburg’s award of merit is given to people who have made significant efforts for the city. This year, the award goes to Professor Ann-Sofie Sandberg, who has devoted her time to building the area of food science at Chalmers.

Engaging in future scientists

How do we get future natural scientists? By raising the interest of elementary school children! Maria Matson Dzebo, postdoc at Biology and Biological Engineering, believes this to be true and has engaged herself in the competition Teknikåttan.

Eating fish could prevent Parkinson’s disease

A new study from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, shines more light on the link between consumption of fish and better long-term neurological health. Parvalbumin, a protein found in great quantities in several different fish species, has been shown to help prevent the formation of certain protein structures closely associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Focusing on other biological applications for graphene

Spikes of graphene can kill bacteria on implants

A tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes a deadly weapon and kills bacteria, stopping infections during procedures such as implant surgery. This is the findings of new research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, recently published in the scientific journal Advanced Materials Interfaces.

Certain iron supplements may influence the development of colon cancer

Two common iron compounds increase the formation of a known biomarker for cancer, according to a new study of cancer cells from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. The two compounds, ferric citrate and ferric EDTA, are often used in dietary supplements and as a food additive respectively, in worldwide markets including the USA and the EU.

Food and Nutrition Science

The division of Food and Nutrition Science focus on nutritional solutions for disease prevention by studies on the molecular, cellular, and whole-body level. We also center on research that aims to promote high food quality, minimize waste and to utilize alternative sources for production of nutrients.

Industrial Biotechnology

In Industrial Biotechnology we work with the use of biotechnology to produce chemicals, materials and energy, which means products that affect people living in nutrition and health, energy and materials. By our research we want to contribute to a sustainable future developing climate smart technology.

Systems and Synthetic Biology

Systems and Synthetic Biology is a multidisciplinary research field in which chemists, mathematicians, biologists and engineers work together with the aim to decipher the function of living cells. We use this information to develop new medicines and efficient cell factories for sustainable production of chemicals.

Chemical Biology

In the department Chemical Biology, we focus on how proteins and other biological macromolecules work in their cellular environments. We use a combination of protein engineering, synthetic chemistry, and biophysical methods to reveal how proteins fold and misfold, transport metal ions, and interact with our genetic material, DNA.

Department of Biology and Biological Engineering

1 January 2015 Chalmers started a new department with world-leading research in the field of biotechnology – Department of Biology and Biological Engineering. The interest in research and education in biotechnology has grown strong in recent years both in Sweden and globally. With the new department Chalmers is further strengthening its position in terms of medical research, development of healthy foods and of sustainable fuels for the future. The number of employees is 160, it consists of four divisions and is led by Stefan Hohmann.

Published: Thu 13 Nov 2014. Modified: Wed 16 May 2018