Isabelle Krimm
Papers
1
Total Citations
28
H-Index
1
About
Isabelle Krimm is a structural biologist whose work bridges laboratory automation and protein science. Her most-cited contribution is the development of *HalX*, an open-source Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) designed to streamline workflows for small- to large-scale structural genomics laboratories. This system, published in 2005 with 28 citations, addresses a critical bottleneck in the field: managing the explosive growth of protein sequence data and the corresponding need for high-throughput structure determination by X-ray crystallography or NMR. By creating a flexible, freely available platform for tracking samples, experiments, and results, Krimm provided a foundational tool that enables laboratories to increase their structural output efficiently. Her work reflects a deep understanding of both the practical challenges of lab management and the overarching goals of structural genomics—namely, building a universal protein-fold dictionary. Though her citation count is modest, the impact of *HalX* lies in its utility as an open-source resource that democratizes data management for structural biology labs worldwide, making her a key figure in the operational backbone of modern protein science.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1