LNBio

Scientific Programs

Cancer Biology

Study of various aspects of cancer, focusing on discovering new therapeutic intervention.

Neglected Diseases

Discovery and validation of novel treatments for neglected diseases.

Cardiac Biology and Metabolism

Studies of proteins associated to the cardiac development.

Microorganisms and Plants

Analysis of the biological functions of proteins from pathogenic microorganisms.

Publications

Glutaminase C as key for the metabolism of cancer cells

A recent research from LNBio showed that Glutaminase C (GAC) plays an important role in the cancer cell proliferation.
Microbiology: Sensing stability

Escherichia coli type 1 pilus chaperone FimC serves as a 'sensor', ensuring that only stable pilins become incorporated into the growing fiber.

Facilities

News & Events

Innovation Core

Drug Discovery and Development

The Center for Drug Discovery and Development follows a model in which the drug is discovered at a research facility and further developed by the industry.

What is the LNBio Innovation Core?

LNBio innovation core aims supporting companies on resolving their biotechnological problems as well as helping scientists on translating discoveries into products.

Education

LNBio´s Educational Program

Children at the AAQQ NGO science laboratory explore the environment around them.

Cancer Biology

Neglected Diseases

Cardiac Biology and Metabolism

Microorganisms and Plants

Publications

Glutaminase C as key for the metabolism of cancer cells

Microbiology: Sensing stability

CTNBio has approved field trials of genetically modified citrus plants

LNBio and Natura at the International Investigative Dermatology Meeting

Seminar: “The mTOR kinase pathway in cancer development and heart failure.”

Seminar: “Proteomics of Tumor Microenvironment: Potential Roles in Carcinogenesis, Tumorigenesis and Metastasis”.

Drug Discovery and Development

What is the LNBio Innovation Core?

LNBio´s Educational Program