Cell & Systems Biology
The Cell and Systems Biology theme studies the dynamic and multi-scale complexity of living systems.
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Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences
A multidisciplinary research institute with a systems biology approach to the life sciences
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Microbiology
The Microbiology theme studies the molecular mechanisms involved in the processes, works on techniques to prevent microbial pathogens, and develops novel ways to employ microbes for biotechnological applications.Read more -
Green Life Sciences
Research in Green Life Sciences aims at understanding at the molecular level how plants deal with biotic and abiotic constraints, how they interact with insects (herbivores, pollinators), microbes and other organisms ...Read more
News
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Unraveling the inner workings of cells with labels
What role does technology play in the work of scientists at the University of Amsterdam? In this series, we will discuss this with researchers from the Faculty of Science. This time, we talked to Joachim Goedhart, ... -
Book publication: The Consciousness Network
By Cyriel Pennartz, professor in Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience at Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (University of Amsterdam). Publisher: Routledge (Taylor and Francis Group) -
Microbiologists Discover How Antibiotic-Tolerant ‘Persister’ Cells Can Be Killed
Bacterial cells in a 'persister' state pose a significant problem for antibiotic resistance, as they are not susceptible to traditional antibiotics. An international team of researchers, led by UvA Professor of ... -
Veni grants for 22 UvA and Amsterdam UMC researchers
The Dutch Science Council (NWO) has awarded Veni grants of up to 320,000 euro per project to 20 promising UvA and Amsterdam UMC researchers. The funding will enable the laureates to further develop their research ... -
Ten research projects selected for MMD hub grants
To kick-start the new Molecular and Materials Design (MMD) Technology hub, ten research projects were chosen to receive MMD grants. The proposed research projects focus on molecular and material design, creating ... -
Study in Antarctica may shed light on how micro-algae help regulate the climate
Susanne Wilken from IBED and Gertjan Kramer from SILS are going to investigate micro-algae in the sea around Antarctica and their role in global cycles of carbon and sulphur. These algae form the basis of the ocean ... -
Sahar El Aidy appointed professor of Microbiome Engineering
Dr. Sahar El Aidy has been appointed professor of Microbiome Engineering at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The appointment came into effect on 1 April 2024. -
Gravitation grants for a 'brain atlas', challenges in Cyber Security, electro-energy and AI-help in designing blindness therapy
Along side a gravity grant of 23.23 million for research into a 'brain atlas' for psychiatric symptoms, under UvA's penmanship, UvA scientists participate in three other consortia that have received a Gravity Grant ... -
Millions in subsidies for 'brain atlas'
The Institute for Chemical Neuroscience (iCNS) will receive 23.23 million euros from the government as part of the Gravitation programme. The money will be used for the development of a 'brain atlas' of psychiatric ... -
NWO ENW-M grants for three UvA Faculty of Science researchers
The NWO Domain Board Science has approved nineteen grant applications in the Open Competition Domain Science-M programme. These grants are intended for innovative, high-quality, fundamental research and/or studies ...
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Research spinn-offs
Within the institute, valorisation is valued and we stimulate new business opportunities.Read more -
Education at the institute
SILS staff contributes to various Bachelor and Master programmes and is involved in supervising projects in the field of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences and Earth and Environmental Sciences.Read more
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