Research Interests:
Our laboratory research focuses on the characterization of intermolecular interactions, on the determination of protein structures and on the development of small molecule inhibitors of protein targets involved in cell-signaling, virulence factors and host-pathogens interactions. The resulting compounds are then used as molecular probes to provide further understanding on the mechanism of action of their respective targets. The overall goal of the laboratory is to successfully bring together basic sciences involving modern nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) techniques, computer modeling and traditional medicinal chemistry to elucidate the molecular basis of disease and to develop novel therapeutic compounds.
Track(s): Molecular Pathology
BMS Focus Areas:
Structural Chemical Biology
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