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Research profile
The research of the unit aims at developing new biologically active compounds and 
key technologies that foster the drug discovery process. Specific research topics are (i) 
development of atmospheric pressure ionization methods, (ii) microchip-based 
analytics, and (iii) multi-disciplinary UDP (uridine diphosphate) 
glucuronosyltransferase research. Other current activities include the analysis of 
neurotransmitters and their metabolites in the brain; metabolomics; and medicinal 
chemistry in general, and the development of lead molecules based on naturally 
occurring terpenes and peptidomimetics.