Student projects

In the Section for Transport Biology we are using molecular- and biochemical methods, bioimaging and several other physiologically relevant techniques to study membrane transport, cell communication, hormones and their role in development.

We have great experience in heterologous expression of membrane proteins in yeast, purification of membrane proteins and biochemical characterization of P-type ATPases. Bioimaging is used to visualize molecular events in real time without interfering with endogenous cell functions (non-invasively); to do so nanosensors are designed and incorporated into living cells.

The section is internationally oriented having several foreign guest scientists and collaborates with research groups throughout the world. We are carrying out basic science at a high level and publish in highly approved international journals.

Cellular homeostasis / nanosensors

Bioimaging of phosphate uptake and homeostasis in roots

Contact Alexander Schulz or Anja Thoe Fuglsang

Cell communication / plasmodesmata

Cellular responses in successful fruit tree grafting

Does the mildew fungus alter the cell-to-cell communication in barley?

Contact Helle J. Martens

Cell signaling/signal transduction

A new family of peptide hormones

Bioinformatics of peptide hormones (BSc)

Contact Anja Thoe Fuglsang

Membrane Biology / lipid pumps