OVERVIEW
Heads of the Laboratory: Prof. Mattia Mori
Research Activity. We aim to develop and apply computational modeling approaches in the interrogation of biomolecular recognition/binding and in supporting the discovery and optimization of bioactive small molecules. By extracting mechanistic insights from structural models, we analyze and interpret inter- and intra-molecular interactions, conformational dynamics, and physicochemical determinants relevant to structural features and intermolecular binding. From a drug design perspective, this leads to the prioritization and optimization of small molecules up to preclinical/drug candidates. The research areas mainly concern antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and cancer.
Research Areas