The strategy is divided into four topics and for each topic you will find description of how we see our role, value and ambitions related to the topic. You will also find a list of some of the topic-related actions we will take towards 2025 to further strengthen our department.
About us
At the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) we aim to produce scientific knowledge at the highest international level. We are driven by curiosity and the aim to make important conceptual discoveries contributing to the molecular understanding of eukaryotic and prokaryotic life and human diseases.
We work on the global goals and use our deep understanding of cellular functions to bridge between fundamental research and novel applications that can be transformed into valuable solutions to major societal challenges, thereby creating a sustainable world of tomorrow.
We take pride in educating highly qualified scientists for the future. Our students obtain excellent and research-based training in both experimental and computational bioscience skill sets that are aligned with receiving industries and academic institutions.
Our ambition is to be an attractive place to work and study. We support employees at all levels in pursuing their ambitions, and we nurture a transparent and inclusive trust-based culture where everyone feels comfortable raising ideas, questions or concerns.
The research sections
Research at BMB is performed within five research sections. Detailed research strategies are to be found in the individual section research strategies. Below are short statements from each of the five research sections.
Functional Genomics and Metabolism
– We provide insight into gene regulatory mechanisms controlling cellular plasticity and metabolism with a particular focus on
mechanisms of metabolic diseases and the role of cellular constituents of adipose tissue, liver, mammary tumors and the
embryo. In the coming years we aim to consolidate our position internationally among the leaders in our field and to attract
new centers as well as major international funding.
Molecular Microbiology
– The overarching research theme is molecular mechanisms in prokaryotes. One common focus is virulence mechanisms and antibiotic resistance in important bacterial pathogens that cause disease in humans. By providing a basic molecular understanding of bacterial (patho)physiology, we provide a fundamental framework for future prevention and treatment of challenging infections. We work in close collaboration with clinical microbiologists at
regional hospitals.
Biomedical Mass Spectrometry and Systems Biology
– We investigate biological and biomedical questions concerning the basic function of macromolecules and their role in health and disease. We use advanced mass spectrometry-based approaches and computational methods to study a wide variety of living organisms and cell-model systems. We measure and characterise lipids, metabolites, proteins and nucleic acids with the aim to obtain novel insight into the intricate biochemical processes in living organisms.
Bioimaging
– We excel in the areas of quantitative bioimaging, super resolution and chemically specific imaging. Our research is interdisciplinary and is focused at the interface between molecular biology and biophysics. We aim to strengthen our position as a leading capacity for quantitative bioimaging by focusing on synergies with the coming Odense University Hospital (OUH), attracting new talent, and by further developing state of the art bioimaging techniques.
Translational Biology
– We focus on basic research in RNA biology, cell biology and metabolism for improved diagnostics and new treatments employing state-of-the-art technologies. We have translational cancer research as our joint strategic focus. We aim to strengthen existing and establish new collaborations with research groups at OUH to enhance our connection to the clinic. Our section is strong in computational biomedicine and it is our goal to further strengthen this.