Darwinian Chemistry Doctoral Network
Darwinian evolution is unrivalled in its ability to invent, which Humankind has already exploited for various purposes such as plant and animal breeding and directed evolution of proteins. In these examples, evolution acts on living species or material derived from them, but so far it has not been possible to apply Darwinian evolution outside the realm of biological and some computational systems. The aim of the DarChemDN research programme is to develop, for the first time, synthetic chemical systems that can undergo Darwinian evolution.
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Research
Our research couples systems chemistry, biophysics, and theoretical evolutionary biology with know-how in microfluidics, mass spectrometry, and advanced computational methods.
Training
Our network-wide training programme will complement the doctoral candidates’ local training by offering access to various multi-disciplinary training events and dedicated workshops.
Beneficaries
Meet the Researchers
Our network brings together 10 Doctoral Candidates engaged in pioneering research to develop synthetic chemical systems capable of undergoing Darwinian evolution. Explore their profiles and learn more about their work.
News
The DarChem Autumn School was held from 13-17 October 2025 in the Greater Munich area and hosted by the Parmenides...Read More
Welcome to our Meet the Researchers blog series, where each post features one of the DarChemDN researchers sharing insights into...Read More
Welcome to our Meet the Researchers blog series, where each post features one of the DarChemDN researchers sharing insights into...Read More
Welcome to our Meet the Researchers blog series, where each post features one of the DarChemDN researchers sharing insights into...Read More
The DarChemDN consortium gathered in Paris from 21-23 January 2025 for its second training workshop, featuring research presentations, expert-led lectures...Read More
The DarChemDN consortium gathered in Groningen on September 11 and 12, 2024, for the project’s first training workshop. Hosted at...Read More
The 10 Doctoral Candidate positions for the DarChemDN project are open! DarChemDN is looking for talented and motivated Doctoral Candidates...Read More
The DarChemDN is looking for talented and motivated Doctoral Candidates (DCs) with backgrounds in organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biology, biochemistry...Read More
A consortium comprising six beneficiaries and six associated partners received 2.7 million euros from the European Union’s Marie Sklodowska Curie...Read More
DarChemDN network
