Translational Protein design

designing proteins with real world impact

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The Center for Translational Protein Design unites DTU’s strengths in generative biology, structural design, and automation to create proteins that translate from concept to application across health, industry, and materials.

Vision

To lead the global evolution of protein design into a truly translational discipline.
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RESEARCH

Full design cycle

Our research integrates AI, automation, and advanced experimental platforms to accelerate the design of proteins that can drive innovation across industry, health, and the environment.

FACILITIES

World-class research infrastructure

DTU has an ecosystem of specialized facilities that together cover every stage of protein design, from AI design to functional validation and industrial application.
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EDUCATION

Training the future Protein Designers

Our training combines thesis-based research with focused teaching in AI-guided protein science, giving students experience in machine learning, protein structure analysis, and generative design for translational applications.
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Mission

We build and integrate the full stack of protein design — computation, automation, structural analysis, and functional testing — to move designs rapidly toward practical deployment with industry and clinical partners.

Head of Centre

Timothy Patrick Jenkins

Timothy Patrick Jenkins Associate Professor Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine

CONTACT

Whether you already work within protein design or are looking to explore new ideas, we welcome partnerships. Get in touch—and let’s discover how we can create impact together

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