Lecture by Filip Meersman.

Gelatin is a protein with applications in food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products and medical devices. To understand gelatin’s many uses it is necessary to explore its properties and how these come about by the production process. Next, selected examples of its use in food, cosmetics and bioengineering will be discussed to demonstrate its versatility. Examples of bioengineering include its use as a haemostatic and injectable gels that can serve as scaffolds. These examples show that this highly unstructured protein can give rise to structured assemblies. As such it represents a wonderful example of an alternative view on structural biology when considering longer lengthscales. The examples chosen also highlight the strong correlation between gelatin’s macromolecular properties and its structure-function.

The lecture will take place at Aula H6, Hasselt University, campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan, 3590 Diepenbeek, België.

Entrance is free of charge for members of KVCV, members of Alkimia pay € 2 and others pay € 4 (on the spot).

Doors open at 18:30, the lecture starts at 19:00 (but please arrive early). After the lecture we welcome you on a free reception in the corridors.

Registration is mandatory.