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Technical University of Munich

Fundamental Science for Health

Physarum polycephalum in a petri dish. Image: Nico Schramma / TUM

Research in the Biomedical Sciences covers many scales of organization, from small molecules, supramolecules, proteins and nucleic acids to cells, cell assemblies and whole organisms. At the NAT School, we investigate protein and nucleic acid structures to understand their function and roles in disease mechanisms. We also develop small molecules and proteins that may lead to novel drugs. Creating new theranostic platforms against diseases with unmet need is a focus, together with the development of materials for drug delivery. Novel imaging techniques and  research on organoids have great potential for medical applications.

  • Structure, Mechanism & Function
  • Bio Catalysis
  • Protein Ligand Interaction

  • Protein Therapeutics
  • Small Molecule Drugs
  • Highly Selective Organometallic Drugs as Magic Bullets
  • Theranostics

  • Organ & Disease specific Organoid Systems
  • Morphogenesis of Organoids
  • Microfluidics Technologies

  • Multiscale supramolecular materials

  • Biomedical Imaging
  • Radiation Therapy

News - Fundamental Science for Health

Center for Smart Drug Design, Biomolecular Engineering & Design, CPA, Bioscience |

Inaugural lecture: Prof. Ana I. Benítez-Mateos

Prof. Ana I. Benítez-Mateos presented “Redefining cell-free biosystems for sustainable biocatalysis” as part of the CPA seminar series.

Helmholtz, Fundamental Science for Health, Research, Physics |

Giving X-ray Vision a Sense of Direction

A new method developed at Hereon reveals the orientation of the finest structures in materials.

Fundamental Science for Health, Biomolecular Engineering & Design, MIBE, Research, Bioscience |

Reading Genetic Activity from Living Cells without Destroying Them

Tool for Better Control of Stem Cell Development

Fundamental Science for Health, Bioscience, Award |

Mattauch-Herzog Award for Prof. Nicole Strittmatter

TUM Biosciences professor recognized for her pioneering contributions to in situ and ambient mass spectrometry in microbial research.

Fundamental Science for Health, Bioscience, Award |

Marcus Conrad Receives German Cancer Award 2026

The award is considered one of the most prestigious awards in oncology.

BNMRZ, Public Outreach, CRC, CPA, Bioscience, Chemistry, Physics |

TUM Open Campus Day in Garching

Insights into studying and research at NAT for prospective students

Fundamental Science for Health, Research, Physics |

Seeing more with less

X-ray technique cuts radiation dose in biomedical imaging.

Fundamental Science for Health, CPA, Research, Bioscience |

Hope for Preventing Stomach Cancer

New Drug Candidate Extremely Effective Against H. pylori Bacterium

Fundamental Science for Health, AMC, Research, Chemistry |

Scientists explore a smarter drug delivery strategy for cisplatin

A step towards next-generation cancer nanomedicine

Public Outreach, Diversity, CRC, CPA, Bioscience, Chemistry |

Women in Chemistry Event on February 25, 2026

Networking of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in chemistry

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