Leiden Institute of Chemistry The Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC) comprises ten internationally renowned research teams. Besides research, which often shows a multidisciplinary character, the institute provides high-level education programmes. Students become true members of the research teams and are guided by a young and enthusiastic staff. The LIC plays a bridging role in the Faculty of Science as it combines both theoretical and practical aspects of molecular and life sciences.
The research of the LIC contributes fundamental knowledge
Bio-organic Synthesis
to important issues like sustainable energy, health and disease.
This team studies the design and synthesis of carbohydrates, pep-
While such knowledge in general does not directly lead to appli-
tides and nucleic acids as they are found in nature and analogues
cations, fundamental understanding is the only route toward real
thereof. Novel compounds are evaluated with regard to their
innovation. Members of the LIC participate in many national and
biological function as enzyme inhibitors or receptor ligands.
international initiatives including the National Proteomic Centre and BBasic.
Solid State NMR/Biophysical Organic Chemistry
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The long-term goal of this team is to reach an understanding of
Metals in Catalysis, Biomimetics and Inorganic Materials
structure, dynamics and functional mechanisms of membrane
The major theme of this research team involves chemistry taking
proteins and self-organized biological assemblies and to translate
place within the coordination sphere of metal ions.
this knowledge into practical applications including medicine
Topics include the synthesis and application of metal-containing
and nano-devices.
complexes in catalysis, materials and medicine.
Graduate School of Science
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