Project

Computational biophysics at the molecular scale

Code
bof/baf/4y/2024/01/825
Duration
01 January 2024 → 31 December 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Atomic physics
    • Molecular physics
    • Statistical mechanics
    • Molecular biophysics
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Molecular biophysics
  • Engineering and technology
    • Other (bio)chemical engineering not elsewhere classified
    • Biomedical modelling
Keywords
method development molecular modeling proteins biophysics quantum chemistry computational physics membranes
 
Project description

Computational biophysics, particularly through the use of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, has become an indispensable tool in advancing our understanding of biological systems. By providing atomistic insights into the structural dynamics of biomolecules, MD simulations offer a powerful means to explore molecular interactions, conformational changes, and mechanisms underlying various biological processes. These simulations enable us to investigate systems at temporal and spatial scales that are difficult to access through experimental methods alone. The insights gained through computational approaches are crucial not only for basic biological research but also for driving biomedical developments, such as drug discovery, protein engineering, and the design of therapeutic interventions. As computational power and algorithms continue to evolve, molecular dynamics will play an even greater role in elucidating complex biological phenomena and translating scientific discoveries into practical applications in medicine.