Albert Heck (b. 1964) is a leading expert in protein mass spectrometry. His group develops and implements innovative mass spectrometric methods for the more efficient and detailed characterization of proteins in relation to their biological function. In short, Heck applies protein mass spectrometry to problems in proteomics, glycoproteomics and in structural biology The research of Heck focuses on the development and implementation of innovative mass spectrometric methods for the more efficient and detailed characterization of proteins in relation to their biological function. The emphasis is on the structural characterization of proteins and posttranslational modifications as well as the investigation of protein complexes and protein interactions important in e.g. protein folding, protein ligand binding, and the formation of tertiary and quaternary structures. In short we apply protein mass spectrometry to problem in proteomics and in structural biology. As scientific director, myself and my group play a pivotal role in the Netherlands Proteomics Centre, which focuses on developing proteomics technologies, focused on protein expression quantification, membrane protein proteomics, post-translational modifications, protein networks, highthroughput protein analysis and biomarkers.

Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics