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May 31, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Scientific Laudatio for Professor Andreas Engel.

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DFDimitrios José FotiadisSMShirley A. MüllerDMDaniel J Müller

Key Points

  • To honor the contributions of Andreas Engel to structural biology and biophysics.
  • Review of Engel's pioneering work in scanning transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and electron crystallography.
  • Focus on the advancements made in visualizing biological macromolecules.
  • Engel's work opened new avenues for the study of membrane proteins and supramolecular complexes.
  • His contributions fundamentally altered the understanding of biological structures at the nanoscale.

Abstract

With the passing of Andreas Engel on 1 April 2026, the structural biology and biophysics communities have lost one of their most visionary and influential scientists. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Andreas fundamentally shaped how we visualize and understand biological macromolecules at the nanoscale. His pioneering contributions to scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and electron crystallography opened entirely new avenues for studying the architecture and function of membrane proteins and supramolecular complexes.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1bd2375783ba022b6fda41https://doi.org/10.48620/98113
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