Biophysics

Structure, function and self-organization of bio-interfaces. Molecular and structural studies of proteins, their association with ligands, model systems of biological membranes and self-assembly.

1. Biophysics of biological processes associated to protein/lipid interactions: a systematic study of the interaction of amphiphilic peptides and proteins with biological model interfaces. Dr. Ernesto Ambroggio
2. Topology of the interaction of amphitropic proteins with interfaces. Dr. Graciela Borioli (Spanish only)
3. Structure and function of pathological and functional amyloids. Dr Maria Soledad Celej
4. The biophysical properties of lipid membranes and its interaction with soluble amphiphiles. Dr. Maria Laura Fanani
5. Biophysical studies of membrane active proteins (phospholipases) and bioactive peptides with organized lipid interfaces. Dr. Gerardo Fidelio

6. Transient interactions of soluble proteins with lipid membranes. Dr. Guillermo Montich (Spanish only)

7. Monolayers and bilayers systems applied to the study of stability , structural dynamics and microheterogeneity of biomembrane . Dr. Rafael Oliveira (Spanish only)

8. Rheology and electrostatics of biomembranes. Dr. Natalia Wilke