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Once more broadly established, <em>in cellulo<\/em> crystallisation could revolutionise drug discovery by simultaneously illuminating how well the drug molecules enter cells and how they bind to their target proteins. Beyond structural biology, <em>in cellulo<\/em> protein crystals are being developed as innovative bioactive nanomaterials, cellular sensors, drug delivery systems, and agents for streamlining the purification of therapeutic antibodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, Bl\u00e1ha talks about the utility of <em>in cellulo<\/em> protein crystallisation in structural biology research and the values of collaboration, curiosity, and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you see your work evolving over the next few years?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In cellulo<\/em> protein crystallisation is a specialised technique that, in my view, hasn&#8217;t yet received the recognition it deserves within the structural biology field. 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Just as my countryman Anton\u00edn Dvo\u0159\u00e1k drew inspiration from American musical traditions and combined them with his European roots to create something innovative and impactful, scientific collaboration involves bringing together diverse fields and perspectives to achieve ground-breaking results. The era of meaningful progress in isolation is long past, with the notion of isolated scientists working alone in their domains gradually becoming obsolete. For my project to stand a chance at success, it&#8217;s essential to integrate the knowledge and skills from cell biology, structural biology, and bioinformatics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where do you see EMBL in the next 50 years?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the next half-century, EMBL could evolve into an even more integral part of the global scientific community, leading initiatives in molecular life sciences research. 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