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1985 …2026

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The dynamics of living systems at the molecular level defines cell survival and regulation mechanisms, which in turn, define our physiological responses. Biomolecules work together in the cell in a seamless way: they communicate (intra- and intermolecular signaling), interact with each other (chemical reactions, binding, complex formation, assembly), produce and consume energy (mitochondrial functions, metabolic events), carry cargos (ion or substrate transport). They not only sustain and regulate cell life (transcription, translation, repair), but also orderly terminate it (apoptosis). How do biomolecules achieve so many functions? Because they have flexible structures that can adapt to changes and act in specific ways (intrinsic dynamics) driven by internal or external effects, controlled by principles of physical sciences and engineering, much like synthetic materials or machines. Chemical and physical rules that apply at the microscopic scale are not any different from those of the macroscopic world. Our goal is to help improve our understanding of the basic principles of biomolecular actions with the help of computing technology, visualize/simulate their time evolution, and discover rational intervention methods to counter their dysfunction.

External positions

Director/PI, NIGMS Biomed Technol & Res Center

20122021

Associate Director, University of Pittsburgh

Jan 20102023

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