Research Themes

The following research themes are part of the NPC research programme.

NPC T1: Cancer Proteomics

Cancer Proteomics is studying various aspects of cancer biology, including a comparison between tumour proteomes, the analysis of protein complexes and protein modifications. It focusses on breast and lung cancer, the most frequent causes of cancer deaths in the Netherlands.

NPC T2: Proteome Biology of Plants

Proteome Biology of Plants aims at developing knowledge for the improvement of food and non-food crops. The ultimate goal is to reduce environmental impact and enhance consumer quality. There is a special focus on protein behaviour.

NPC T3: Proteome Biology of Micro-organisms

The Proteome Biology of Micro-organisms theme is a joint programme between NPC and The Kluyver Centre to study the industrial applicability of micro-organisms by analysing their proteome biology.

NPC T4: Proteome Biology of Stem Cells

Stem cells are receiving considerable interest because of their ability to self renew as well as to form one or more differentiated cell types. They promise a range of clinical applications in the area of regenerative medicine.

NPC T5: Proteomics and Autoimmune Diseases

The aim of the Proteomics and Autoimmune Diseases study is to obtain comprehensive knowledge on how modification of protein antigens plays a role in autoimmune diseases. There is a focus on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), celiac disease (CD) and type 1 diabetes (T1D).