Heidelberg University Faculty of Biosciences

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The Faculty of Biosciences is one of twelve faculties at the University of Heidelberg. It comprises the Institute of Zoology,[1] the Institute for Plant Science,[2] the Neurobiology,[3] and the Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology.[4] The Faculty has around 2,000 students taught and assisted by about 70 professors, 40 lecturers and 300 scientific support personnel.[5]

## Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology

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The Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology (IPMB) focuses its research on the development, investigation, and application of drugs and bioactive compounds, as well as the elucidation of the molecular and cellular modes of action. Main research areas of the institute include:

* Nucleic acids and peptides as tools and targets
* Molecular evolution & proteomics
* Drug targeting and transport
* Modelling and simulation of cellular systems

The IPMB holds the main responsibility for teaching courses in Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, in which about 500 students are currently enrolled. 80 PhD students work on biomedical research topics.[4]

## Notes and references

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1. ^ "Heidelberg Institute of Zoology". Archived from the original on 2008-03-10. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
2. ^ "Heidelberg Institute for Plant Science". Archived from the original on 2008-04-22. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
3. ^ University of Heidelberg - Neurobiology
4. ^ a b Institut für Pharmazie und Molekulare Biotechnologie, Uni Heidelberg
5. ^ Fakultät für Biowissenschaften

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* Behavioural Sciences and Empirical Cultural Sciences
* Biosciences
* Chemistry and Earth Sciences
* Economics and Social Sciences
* Law
* Mathematics and Computer Science
* Medicine
* Medicine in Mannheim
* Modern Languages
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* Theology

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* Center of Astronomy
* Astronomical Calculation Institute
* Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory
* Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics
* Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing
* Heidelberg Center for American Studies

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* Botanical Garden
* Heavy Ion Research Center Darmstadt
* Heidelberg Institute for International Conflict Research
* Heidelberg Academy of Sciences
* Heidelberg University Medical Center
* Center for Jewish Studies Heidelberg

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