Leiden Institute of Chemistry
The Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC) is the basis for research and collaborations of the Leiden chemistry groups. Chemistry is the central science enabling a healthy future in a sustainable society. Chemistry researchers at Leiden University take a fundamental approach in finding tailored solutions for complex societal problems in human health and environmental issues.
The chemistry and life science research in the Leiden Institute of Chemistry is organised around two major research clusters: Chemical Biology and Energy & Sustainability.
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‘To truly understand the brain, we must understand the chemistry’ -
Three Leiden researchers receive NWO Open Competition grant for innovative science -
Craig Crews awarded the Havinga Medal 2025 -
Huge boost for electron microscopy thanks to NWO grant -
Dick Stufkens Prize 2025 awarded to physical chemist Begüm Demirkurt