BioAnalytical Science
The Bioanalytical Science Department at NRC is where scientists from a range of disciplines provide knowledge required for post genomic work. We want to understand how food molecules affect the complex life processes... and how this knowledge can benefit mankind.
Core disciplines span from analytical chemistry and biochemistry to (bio)mathematics, bioinformatics and clinical studies. We focus on developing advanced analytical tools and methodologies to support Nestlé research and, in particular, the Nutrition and Health program.
Food is a complex mixture of molecules that play different roles in the body, from maintenance to defence and protection. Understanding the fundamental biological process is key to deciphering the contribution of genetic variation among individuals to health and wellness compared to the effects of the environment and lifestyle.
The biological process is a complex interplay of relationships between protein sequences, structure dynamics and molecular recognition. This process can be studied at several levels of biomolecular organization, which include genetic and gene expression (genomics and transcriptomics), protein function and signaling (proteomics) and metabolite control and regulation (metabonomics). Bioinformatics and mathematic modelling are additionally needed to unify all of the “omics” science areas.
We aim to be at the forefront of bioanalytical developments and implement them to further the science of nutrition and health.