Objective Many of the most remarkable contributions of modern science to society have arisen from interdisciplinary work of scientists enabling novel imaging and sensing technologies (NMR, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy). BioQ will revolutionize the state of the art to create novel sensing technologies for the broad field of life sciences research that provide unprecedented access and insight into structure and function of individual bio-molecules under physiological conditions and apply these to the observation of biological processes down to the quantum level and with atomic resolution. At this level quantum properties are predicted to play an important role for the function of biological systems subject to environmental noise. BioQ will unravel the interplay of quantum coherent dynamics, molecular vibrations and environmental noise due to molecular vibrations in biological processes and design and carry out experimental tests of its predictions. BioQ will achieve new levels of understanding and control of biological systems, culminating in new ways to interface biological systems with quantum devices. To this end BioQ will exploit the ability of biological systems to arrange themselves into highly ordered structures to form novel hybrid materials of functionalized nano-diamonds that are capable of harnessing complex quantum dynamics at room temperature.A deeper understanding of biological processes will open new roads towards drug design and bio-imaging. The elucidation of energy transport processes and dynamics may pave the way towards the design of more efficient light harvesting systems. Self-assembled hybrid bio-quantum devices provide a novel perspective towards quantum nanotechnology. The broad challenges that this ambitious programme present will be solved by an interdisciplinary team led by three PIs from experimental solid-state physics, theoretical quantum physics and bio-chemistry whose combination of expertise is essential for the success of BioQ. Fields of science medical and health sciencesbasic medicinemedicinal chemistry Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) ERC-2012-SyG - ERC Synergy Grant Call for proposal ERC-2012-SyG See other projects for this call Funding Scheme ERC-SyG - Synergy grant Host institution UNIVERSITAET ULM EU contribution € 10 293 309,00 Address HELMHOLTZSTRASSE 16 89081 Ulm Germany See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Tübingen Ulm, Stadtkreis Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Michaela Schuhmacher (Ms.) Principal investigator Fedor Jelezko (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Beneficiaries (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all UNIVERSITAET ULM Germany EU contribution € 10 293 309,00 Address HELMHOLTZSTRASSE 16 89081 Ulm See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Tübingen Ulm, Stadtkreis Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Michaela Schuhmacher (Ms.) Principal investigator Fedor Jelezko (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data