Interested in joining the Hiller group? We are always looking for motivated, talented and creative new team members, so if you are interested to join us, please inquire about opportunities in the lab. Postdoctoral candidates…

This year, the Leopoldina appointed Prof. Sebastian Hiller together with 20 other researchers to Class II Life Sciences, recognizing his outstanding contributions to structural biology, in particular his pioneering work on…

On June 30, 2026, EMBO announced the election of Prof. Sebastian Hiller, group leader at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, as a new member. This year, 71 researchers from 23 countries were selected to join the EMBO…

The structure of a protein reveals a lot about its function. This means, the more precisely the three-dimensional protein structure is known, the better the conclusions on its function can be drawn. Using NMR spectroscopy,…

Cells proliferate by dividing repeatedly. Each cell division produces two daughter cells, which must first grow to a certain size before they can divide, too. This requires an increased production of cell components,…

The WHO calls the creeping and rapidly growing number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria a “silent pandemic”. The crisis is aggravated by the fact that hardly any new drugs have come onto the market in recent decades. Even…

Parkinson's disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders. In Switzerland, about 15,000 people are affected. Because of the worldwide rise in life expectancy, a rapid increase in Parkinson's cases is expected…

Misfolded proteins are non-functional and cause cell damage. In order to prevent this, there is a whole arsenal of proteins – called chaperones – that assist with folding and carry out quality control. In the bacterium…

Proteins are the workhorses of our cells: They transport substances, digest nutrients and serve as building blocks. To perform this wide range of tasks, they must be folded correctly. This process is ensured by an arsenal of…

The opening of the new Swiss High-field NMR Facility was attended by high-ranking representatives of the three participating universities, invited guests from academia and industry along with scientists working in the fields…