Visualizing the dynamic of cellular mechanics in situ

Established in 2018, Westlake University is a new type of research university, a first in the history of modern China, and is committed to building an international, world leading, research-focused university.

By building world-class research programs and centers, the School of Life Sciences at Westlake University strives to pursue questions fundamental to our understanding of biology and disease, and to develop enabling technologies that advance human health and civilization.

The Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Structural Biology aims to establish a worldwide leading team for cutting-edge research and technological developments in the field of structural biology under the directorship of Prof. Jijie Chai, chair professor of plant immunology at Westlake University. The laboratory focuses its research on exploring the molecular mechanisms of important biological macromolecules, in-depth mining of structural biology data, and developing new methods and technologies in structural biology. It fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to drive innovation and has made original discoveries across research areas including the dynamic structures of spliceosomes, sperm development and fertilization, major infectious diseases, essential ion channels, and plant innate immunity. Findings from the research have been published in prestigious scientific journals such as Science, Nature, and Cell.

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