| The Max F. Perutz Laboratories - or How to Make a Successful Research Unit and the World a More Exciting Place |
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bridges vol. 9, April 2006 / Institutions & Organizations by Caroline Adenberger and Irene Eckart When telling someone a story, it is always a good idea to start from the beginning. In the case of the Max F. Perutz Laboratories (MFPL) in Vienna, the story doesn't just begin with their establishment in Spring 2005, but with the person whose name they carry: Max F. Perutz, a chemist who was born in 1914 in Austria and won the 1962 Nobel Prize in chemistry. The question is whether Perutz' achievements in molecular biology - undeniably remarkable - are the only reason for the Laboratories' name. There appear to be further similarities between Perutz and the laboratories that bear his name, such as a certain way of doing things . . . Access to the full article is free, but requires you to register. Registration is simple and quick – all we need is your name and a valid e-mail address. We appreciate your interest in bridges. |
