27 Key Discoveries Catalyzing discovery­ in mechanistic biomedicine Read more Education Inspiring and enabling­ the next generation Read more Max F. Perutz Biography “What is known for­ certain,­ is dull.” Read more Event Max Perutz Day 2019 May 23, 2019 at Marx Restauration On the occasion of Max Perutz's 105th birthday we celebrate an outstanding scientist and teacher. His ideals are shaping the future of the Max Perutz Labs as we seek to continue his legacy of inspiring and enabling young scientists. All pictures (c) feel image / matern Event Ubiquitin & Friends 2019 May 20 - May 21, 2019 at Billroth Haus Wien The 6th Ubiquitin & Friends Symposium will take place in Vienna on May 20-21, providing an overview of current research, challenges and advances in the field of ubiquitin biology. News Andreas Bachmair appointed full professor Apr 08, 2019 Max Perutz Labs group leader Andreas Bachmair has been promoted to full Professor of Genetics and Biochemistry by the University of Vienna. News New research platform to investigate key player in earth’s ecosystem Mar 25, 2019 The University of Vienna has awarded €470.000 to an interdisciplinary research platform co-headed by Max Perutz Labs group leader Kristina Djinovic-Carugo, together with Michael Wagner and Holger Daims from the Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science at the University of Vienna. The platform will research the Comammox bacteria, an important component in the global ecosystem and especially in the planet’s nitrogen cycle. News New funding for stem cell research at Max Perutz Labs and the Vienna BioCenter Mar 19, 2019 The Austrian Science Fund FWF has awarded a doc.funds grant totalling more than €1.7 million to a consortium of stem cell researchers at the Vienna BioCenter. The group involves scientists from the Max Perutz Labs and the Faculty of Life Sciences of the University of Vienna, the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), and the Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP). The programme is coordinated by Max Perutz Labs group leader Florian Raible and will support the recruitment of nine PhD students to start projects in the field of stem cell research starting in fall 2019. News Renovating the house – how cells stay in good shape Mar 08, 2019 Everyone owning a house knows it: to stay like new it needs cleaning and mending. Similarly cells constantly renovate and get rid of unwanted material in a process called autophagy in order to replace it with new parts. This ensures that the organism stays healthy over the years. Like a house renovation, different contractors are employed with repairs and getting rid of waste, and perfect communication is required between them. An international team of scientists from Berlin and Berkeley led by Sascha Martens from the Max Perutz Labs, a joint venture University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna now describe how this communication between two important factors takes place and thus ensures that autophagy correctly works in the cell. Go to all News Mission Statement The Max Perutz Labs are dedicated to a mechanistic understanding of fundamental biomedical processes. In doing so, our scientists aim to link breakthroughs in basic research to advances in human health. Read more A joint venture of Part of Facilities Scientific Facilities The Max Perutz Labs are embedded in the Vienna Biocenter, providing access to outstanding core facilities shared by all members of the campus in addition to facilities unique to our institute. Facilities at Max Perutz Labs Research Areas From Mechanism to Medicine With a strong molecular focus and a diversity of model organisms, we aim to bridge basic research with biomedicine. Cell Biology & Signalling Cells communicate at every level and molecular misunderstandings must be avoided. Chromatin, RNA and Chromosome Biology Cracking the genetic code and understanding how it can be corrupted. Computational Modelling of Biological Systems Making sense of big data to drive hypothesis-based research. Developmental Dynamics Elucidating the faithful execution of developmental programmes. Immunity & Infection Maintaining an intact armour is essential for human health. Mechanisms of Human Disease Cures for human disease start with basic research. Structure & Function of Macromolecular Assemblies Visualising the biochemistry of macromolecules in health and disease. Show All Research Groups About Max Perutz “In science, truth always wins.” To honour an extraordinary teacher and scientist, the Max Perutz Labs were named after Max Ferdinand Perutz, who, together with John C. Kendrew, was awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies on the structure of globular proteins ... Read Biography Education Inspiring and enabling the next generation The Max Perutz Labs seek to educate students to think critically and analytically, challenge them to set ambitious goals, and instill in them both broad horizons and deep understanding. In doing so, we aspire to furnish them with the necessary knowledge and skills to push forward the frontiers of 21st century biomedical science. Education at Max Perutz Labs Vienna BioCenter Dr. Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna Google Maps office@mfpl.ac.at +43 1 4277 240 01 Mo – Fr: 9am – 5pm About Organisation Max F. 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