Universität Heidelberg Biochemistry Center, Research Group Peschek

Founded in 1386, Ruperto Carola is the oldest university in today's Germany and one of Europe’s leading research institutions. Its success across all funding rounds of the Excellence Competition and international rankings underscore its leadership role and excellent reputation in the academic, scientific and research landscape.

The Heidelberg University Biochemistry Center (BZH), founded in 1996, unites the activities in biochemical research with teaching of the faculties Biology, Chemistry and Medicine at Heidelberg University. At present, 13 groups are established here, performing basic scientific research and contributing to the teaching of students of Biology, Chemistry and Medicine.