Institute of Biochemistry

Mokslininkų str. 12
LT-08662 Vilnius

Phone: +370 5 2729144
Fax.: +370 5 2729196
E-mail: biochemija@bchi.lt

Institute of Biochemistry, the State Research institute, is a modern centre for biochemical research and development, focusing on investigation of biochemical and genetic principles of cell functioning (cell biology, gene engineering, biocatalysis, bioenergetics, theoretical and practical fundamentals of the biosensors and bioanalytical systems functioning), synthesis of the biological active compounds.

The Institute of Biochemistry operates at the interface between medicine, biology and chemistry to investigate the structure and function of cells, biomolecules, (bio)materials. Working together with universities, institute provides infrastructure for postgraduate studies leading to Masters and PhD qualifications. The Institute consists of experienced, qualified and competent scientists and technicians. Many scientists participate in the international and national reasearch ans development projects and programmes, collaborate with Lithuanian and foreign research and study centres.