Division of Biology and Chemistry (BIO) The Division of Biology and Chemistry at PSI is subdivided into three laboratories pursuing research in the areas of structural biology, bioimaging and radiopharmacy. News 26 April 2019 Bringing information into the cell Media Releases Biology Human Health Medical Science Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have elucidated an important part of a siganalling pathway that transmits information through the cell membrane into the interior of a cell. This exists in all mammals and plays an important role, among other things, in the regulation of the heartbeat. The new findings could lead to new therapies. 22 August 2018 A biotechnological revolution Biology Medical Science Human Health Radiopharmacy Gebhard Schertler is head of the research division Biology and Chemistry at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and professor for Structural Biology at ETH Zurich. In this interview he talks about biological research at PSI and the future of drug development. 14 June 2018 Biological light sensor filmed in action Media Releases Biology SwissFEL Using X-ray laser technology, a team led by researchers of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has recorded one of the fastest processes in biology. In doing so, they produced a molecular movie that reveals how the light sensor retinal is activated in a protein molecule. Such reactions occur in numerous organisms. The movie shows for the first time how a protein efficiently controls the reaction of the embedded light sensor. 1 October 2018 Cristina Müller (CRS) receives the Marie Curie Award The Marie Curie Award, the most prestigious price by the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, has been awarded in 2018 for the project "Terbium-161 for PSMA-Targeted Radionuclide Therapy of Prostate Cancer", lead by Christina Müller in collaboration with Nick van der Meulen (LRC/NES) EANM-Website(link is external). 1 July 2018 Araris Biotech among top 5 in business plan ranking at >>venture2018>> Araris Biotech, a Spin-Off company in foundation from the Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences (Prof. Roger Schibli) at the BIO division, has been ranked in the TOP5 in the business plan competition of >>Venture>>(link is external). Araris is focusing on the development of a new method for the generation of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with a well-defined, optimal antibody-to-drug ratio. The technology will be used to establish a drug development platform for targeted therapies and diagnostic applications. more info(link is external) 1 June 2018 Biological light sensor filmed in action Using X-ray laser technology, a team led by researchers of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has recorded one of the fastest processes in biology. In doing so, they produced a molecular movie that reveals how the light sensor retinal is activated in a protein molecule. Such reactions occur in numerous organisms that use the information or energy content of light – they enable certain bacteria to produce energy through photosynthesis, initiate the process of vision in humans and animals, and regulate adaptations to the circadian rhythm. Sidebar Prof. Gebhard F.X. Schertler Head, Division of Biology and Chemistry Paul Scherrer Institut Division of Biology and Chemistry OFLC 109 Forschungsstrasse 111 CH-5232 Villigen PSI Switzerland Phone: +41 56 310 42 65 Fax: +41 56 310 21 99gebhard.schertler@psi.ch Schertler Group Dr. Gregor Cicchetti Scientific Relations Manager Paul Scherrer Institut Division of Biology and Chemistry OFLC 107 Forschungsstrasse 111 CH-5232 Villigen PSI Switzerland Phone: +41 56 310 53 82gregor.cicchetti@psi.ch Francine Weber Secretary Paul Scherrer Institut Division of Biology and Chemistry OFLC 108 Forschungsstrasse 111 CH-5232 Villigen PSI Switzerland Phone: +41 56 310 42 52 Fax: +41 56 310 21 99 francine.weber@psi.ch Directions to PSI How to get to the Paul Scherrer Institute (description and map) 5232 — Das Magazin des Paul Scherrer Instituts Ausgabe 1/2019 in German View in issuu.com Download
26 April 2019 Bringing information into the cell Media Releases Biology Human Health Medical Science Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have elucidated an important part of a siganalling pathway that transmits information through the cell membrane into the interior of a cell. This exists in all mammals and plays an important role, among other things, in the regulation of the heartbeat. The new findings could lead to new therapies.
22 August 2018 A biotechnological revolution Biology Medical Science Human Health Radiopharmacy Gebhard Schertler is head of the research division Biology and Chemistry at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and professor for Structural Biology at ETH Zurich. In this interview he talks about biological research at PSI and the future of drug development.
14 June 2018 Biological light sensor filmed in action Media Releases Biology SwissFEL Using X-ray laser technology, a team led by researchers of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has recorded one of the fastest processes in biology. In doing so, they produced a molecular movie that reveals how the light sensor retinal is activated in a protein molecule. Such reactions occur in numerous organisms. The movie shows for the first time how a protein efficiently controls the reaction of the embedded light sensor.
1 October 2018 Cristina Müller (CRS) receives the Marie Curie Award The Marie Curie Award, the most prestigious price by the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, has been awarded in 2018 for the project "Terbium-161 for PSMA-Targeted Radionuclide Therapy of Prostate Cancer", lead by Christina Müller in collaboration with Nick van der Meulen (LRC/NES) EANM-Website(link is external).
1 July 2018 Araris Biotech among top 5 in business plan ranking at >>venture2018>> Araris Biotech, a Spin-Off company in foundation from the Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences (Prof. Roger Schibli) at the BIO division, has been ranked in the TOP5 in the business plan competition of >>Venture>>(link is external). Araris is focusing on the development of a new method for the generation of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with a well-defined, optimal antibody-to-drug ratio. The technology will be used to establish a drug development platform for targeted therapies and diagnostic applications. more info(link is external)
1 June 2018 Biological light sensor filmed in action Using X-ray laser technology, a team led by researchers of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has recorded one of the fastest processes in biology. In doing so, they produced a molecular movie that reveals how the light sensor retinal is activated in a protein molecule. Such reactions occur in numerous organisms that use the information or energy content of light – they enable certain bacteria to produce energy through photosynthesis, initiate the process of vision in humans and animals, and regulate adaptations to the circadian rhythm.
