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2011.12.14 | imported:inano.au.dk:6:Awards
iNANO research ranked among top 10 best bio mimic research
Henrik Birkedahl’s research on mussels and their use of DOPA as an adhesive has been ranked number seven on the list of top 10 best bio mimicking research. The project aims at designing and synthesizing new multi functional molecules, with Blue Mussel threads as the starting point. These threads use a specific chemical functionality called DOPA,…
2011.12.14 | imported:inano.au.dk:5:Grants
Prof. Daniel Otzen receives a combined grant of 2.1 million from The Danish Council of Independent Research
iNANO Scientist Daniel Otzen, who is an integral part of the Danish National Research Foundation Centre, inSPIN, has received a combined grant of DKK 2.1 million from the Danish Council of Independent Research. The grant is given to the project “Understanding the molecular basis of α-synuclein oligomer toxicity”, which is set to shed new light on…
2011.12.01 | imported:inano.au.dk:3:Miscellaneous
New approach to early diagnosis of oral cancer
Along with researchers from Australia and Norway, a research team at Aarhus University-INANO has found a new, simple and non-invasive method to diagnose oral cancer at an early stage, one of the most important parameters for successful treatment of the cancer.
2011.11.23 | imported:inano.au.dk:6:Awards
Chairman of the iNANO Board appointed CEO at Haldor Topsoe A/S
Dr Bjerne S. Clausen, Chairman of the Board of the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Centre (iNANO), has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Haldor Topsoe A/S. Dr Clausen has held a position at Haldor Topsoe A/S since 1979 and, until recently, he was in charge of the management of the technology division. As Executive Vice President, he…
2011.11.11 | imported:inano.au.dk:6:Awards
iNANO students win biodesign competition at Harvard University
The Wyss Institute for Bioinspired Engineering at the prestigious Harvard University (US) recently held the first annual student competition in biomolecular design. Over the course of the summer 21 undergraduate student teams from US, Europe and Asia conducted experiments, and the results were presented and judged on 5 November, 2011 in…
2011.11.11 | imported:inano.au.dk:4:Articles
New knowledge about asymmetric synthesis provides better opportunity for controlling chemical processes
Research groups at Université Laval, Quebec, Canada, and Aarhus University are the first to succeed in identifying the geometry and interaction mechanism of molecules that bind in special reaction pockets during their synthesis on a catalytic metal surface. This new knowledge provides researchers with an opportunity to deliberately control the…
2011.11.10 | imported:inano.au.dk:6:Awards, imported:inano.au.dk:3:Miscellaneous
NEW DIRECTOR AT INANO
On 1 February 2012, Professor Niels Christian Nielsen takes over the leadership at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Centre (iNANO), Aarhus University, from Professor Flemming Besenbacher, who has been appointed Chairman of the Carlsberg Foundation’s Supervisory Board. Just a few days prior to taking up his new appointment, Professor Besenbacher…
2011.10.26 | imported:inano.au.dk:6:Awards
iNANO strengthens ties to China
During a recent roundtrip in China, Professor and Director Flemming Besenbacher from the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, iNANO, was appointed Overseas Director and Honorary Professor at Tongji and Jiangsu University, respectively.
2011.10.17 | imported:inano.au.dk:4:Articles
New research provides a better understanding of the regulation of our genes
In collaboration with an Australian research group, a research team at Aarhus University has characterised a hitherto unknown and revolutionary way by which cells can regulate the formation of proteins. This involves an overlooked circular RNA molecule in human cells and a well-known microRNA. The discovery may contribute to a better understanding…
2011.10.09 | imported:inano.au.dk:3:Miscellaneous
A new porous metal hydride can also store molecular hydrogen
Research by Associate Professor Torben Jensen and collaboraters hits Angewandte Chemie.