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Department of Molecular Sciences

We conduct research and education in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, food science and microbiology with focus on fundamental aspects as well as sustainable development and applications in the Green sector.

News

  • 27 August 2024

    Less meat or sustainable meat? The spirit of meat continues to inspire excellent research worldwide.

    The 70th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST), the largest meat congress in the world, was held in Foz do Iguaҫu, Brazil, from August 18th to 24th, 2024. The theme for the congress was “Responsible Meat Production,” with a focus in various aspects of the meat chain from farm to fork. The congress offered a comprehensive exploration of production methodologies, animal welfare, meat quality, safety, and consumer’s attitudes in the light of sustainability and innovations. This event could not go unnoticed by SLU, which is one of the main players in Sweden in the implementation of Global Agenda 2030, including but not limited to sustainable production and consumption.
  • 02 July 2024

    Educational Adventure: FFB PhD students gain insights from top Swiss companies and research institutes!

    In June 2024, several PhD students from the research school “Focus on food and biomaterials” at SLU visited several organizations in Switzerland, which are working with topics relevant to food and biomaterials.
  • 24 June 2024

    Department of Molecular Sciences hosts leading food structure experts

    On June 19th, 2024, the Department of Molecular Sciences had the honor of hosting a distinguished visitor renowned in the field of food structure and properties, Professor Jose Miguel Aguilera Radic, along with his former PhD student, Fernando Mendoza. This event marked a significant opportunity for knowledge exchange and potential future collaborations.
  • 20 May 2024

    Food&Cities seed funding 2024

    Sustainable Development Goal 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities Two projects conducting cross-disciplinary research activities have been granted funding as part of the Food&Cities seed funding call in 2024. The projects each explore different aspects of the systemic relations between food systems and sustainable urban development. The projects demonstrate the complex interactions between SDG 11 and other SDGs and illustrate SLU's capacity to produce research across disciplines in order to address current and future sustainability challenges.
  • 17 April 2024

    What are the secrets behind legume-based mixed gel texture?

    Unsustainable food production and consumption are common threats contributing to climate change and global environmental degradation. Transitioning towards a more plant-based diet can mitigate these threats. To achieve this, healthy and tasty plant-based foods need to be readily available. Taking action now can secure our future!
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About us

We investigate the molecular aspects of biologically relevant processes in nature and industry.

The Department actively collaborate with industrial partners. This has resulted in several patents and innovations. We also have two External Collaboration Specialists at the Department, specialising in Bioenergy and Food Quality. Read more about our collaboration with society here.

In total, ca 110 employees, including researchers, PhD students and technical and administrative staff work at the Department. 

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Collaboration

We often collaborate with industrial partners and have two External Collaboration Specialists at the Department, specialising in Bioenergy and Food Quality.

Lennart Kenne's memorial fund

The Fund distributes two travel grants annually to PhD students or postdocs working on projects within natural product chemistry, mainly focused on structure determination.

Internal information

For employees at the Department. Find information about computers, lab safety and framework agreements here.

Published: 13 October 2023 - Page editor: adrian.dauphinee@slu.se

Contacts at the Department of Molecular Sciences

Head of Deparartment: Vadim Kessler, 018 - 671541
Deputy Head of Department: Anna Schnürer, 018- 67 32 88
Administration manager: Jaana Evander, 018-671405

Postal address: Department of Molecular Sciences, SLU, Box 7015, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden

Visiting address: BioCentre, Almas allé 5, Uppsala, Sweden
Fax number: 018- 67 29 95

 
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