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Herman van Tilbeurgh has made significant contributions to the fields of structural genomics and laboratory informatics, with a particular focus on developing the infrastructure and methodologies needed to accelerate large-scale protein structure determination. Working within the context of high-throughput structural biology, his research has addressed critical bottlenecks in the pipeline from protein production to three-dimensional structure, including crystallization optimization and systematic data tracking. Among his most recognized contributions is his work on laboratory information management systems, most notably the development of HalX, an open-source LIMS platform designed to support small- to large-scale structural biology laboratories (28 citations). Complementing this, his 2008 overview of data management in structural genomics (30 citations) highlighted the complexity of coordinating multi-site, multi-personnel experimental workflows and proposed systematic solutions to ensure data integrity. His involvement in the South Paris Yeast Structural Genomics Project further demonstrated his commitment to practical, scalable approaches to crystallization optimization in high-throughput settings (15 citations). Through these contributions, van Tilbeurgh has helped lay the organizational and technological groundwork that enables modern structural genomics initiatives to function efficiently, making him a valuable figure in the field's infrastructural development.