Abbreviation MPI MOPH Purpose Basic research Parent organization Max Planck Society | Type Scientific institute Phone +49 231 1330 Staff 500 | |
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Headquarters Max Planck Society, Munich Location Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Methods Cell biology, Systems biology, Structural biology, Chemical biology Address Otto-Hahn-Straße 11, 44227 Dortmund, Germany Similar Max Planck Institute for Coal Res, Max‑Plan für molekular, Fraunhof für Materialfl, Max‑Plan für Chemisc, Lead Discovery Center G Profiles | ||
The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology (German: Max-Planck-Institut für molekulare Physiologie) is located in Dortmund, Germany next to the Dortmund University of Technology. It is one of 80 institutes in the Max Planck Society (Max Planck Gesellschaft).
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Mechanistic Cell Biology (Director: Prof. Dr. Andrea Musacchio)
The Department of Mechanistic Cell Biology aims to better understand the molecular mechanisms of cell division and their regulation. The main focus is on the key proteins that control the division of chromosomes during mitosis, a process that separates sister chromatids into two identical daughter cells, thereby maintaining chromosome stability.
Systemic Cell Biology (Director: Prof. Dr. Philippe Bastiaens)
The Department of Systemic Cell Biology studies the regulation of signal transduction processes in cells. These processes control significant cellular functions such as tissue growth (proliferation) or the differentiation of cells into specialized cell types and, thus, determine the fate of each cell.
Structural Biochemistry (Director: Prof. Dr.Stefan Raunser)
The Department of Structural Biochemistry focuses on structural and functional analyses of biologically and medically relevant membrane proteins and macromolecular complexes. Special attention is given to the investigation into the molecular mechanisms of muscle contraction and the infection with bacterial toxins. Furthermore, membrane proteins that play an important role in the synthesis, transport, and homeostasis of cholesterol in the body are examined.
Chemical Biology (Director: Prof. Dr. Herbert Waldmann)
Research in the Department of Chemical Biology concentrates on the interface between organic chemistry and biology. By using biochemical and chemical techniques, researchers identify and develop new tools for the investigation of biologically relevant processes and phenomena.
Emeritus Groups
Structural Biology (Head: Prof. Dr. Alfred Wittinghofer)
Physical Biochemistry (Head: Prof. Dr. Roger S Goody)
Scientific Facilities
Compound Management and Screening Center (COMAS)
Dortmund Protein Facility (DPF)
Biotechnology
Electron Microscopy