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Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems (BSCS)
We deliver cutting-edge basic research on human biology and mechanisms of disease. Department
We deliver cutting-edge basic research on human biology and mechanisms of disease.
Understanding the basic functioning of cell & systems and how they are disturbed in diseases is key to the identification and exploitation of targets to prevent or cure disease, and to promote Healthy Aging.
Our mission is to contribute significant advancements to the understanding of the fundamentals of functional and dysfunctional human biology at the molecular, cellular and systems level that ultimately will be applicable to combat diseases and increase human health span.
In BSCS, research and education are intertwined. This way, we strive to advance the cycle of bench-to-bed-to-bench for human well-being:
- with our research, we aim to discover and transfer knowledge to medical applications;
- with our education, we teach cutting-edge biology to the doctors and scientist of the future.
Relevance
Understanding basic mechanism of the function of cells & systems drive advances in Medicare
Nearly all current medical treatments are based on discoveries, often done long before the related application, on detailed insights in how molecules, cells and systems function and how they are derailed in disease.
- Our early analysis on how precision radiotherapy can be targeted to avoid radiation side effects has been the basis for proton therapy;
- Our screens in Drosophila melanogaster have led to the discovery of therapeutic compounds now explored for the treatment of PKAN.
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Academic education requires role models and modern teaching:
- BSCS takes pride in intense training and careful supervision of its PhD students;
- we support problem-based, curiosity-driven learning programs (such as in flipped class rooms), provide basic and advanced courses in science technologies and strategies, and practical courses;
- we develop novel digital education tools (e-learning).
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The progress of science is based on specialied expertise for discoveries, but requires intense collaborations amongst experts for driving such discoveries all the way to utiliation. BSCS strives for a great team spirit not only to nurture internal collaboration but also strongly supports collaborations with external partners in and outside the UMCG.
Our sections
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Section Molecular Neurobiology
Through state-of-the art research, we aim to identify biological systems to promote healthy aging and/or treat human disease of the central nervous system.
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Section Molecular Cell Biology
We research and teach about numerous fundamental cellular processes essential to maintain cellular homeostasis and that when dysfunctional, lead to severe human diseases.
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Section Anatomy and Medical Physiology
We study human motivational mechanisms and apply these to the complex setting of students interacting with teachers and learning materials. Our focus is on academic biomedical knowledge and concepts.
Head of Department
Contact
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems
PO Box 30.001
9700 RB Groningen
The Netherlands
Visiting address
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems
Antonius Deusinglaan 1
9713 AV Groningen
Section Molecular Neurobiology Building 3215 8th and 10th floor
Section Anatomy and Medical Physiology Building 3215 7th and 8th floor
Section Cognitive Neuroscience Center Building ADL2 1st floor
See also: Biomedical Sciences of Cells & Systems