Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics

The laboratory mainly aims to understand the mechanisms by which intrinsically disordered proteins perform their functions. Other aims are to rationalise how specific mutations in these domains lead to disease and to identify strategies allowing drug-like small molecules to inhibit therapeutic targets rich in intrinsic disorder, which are common in oncology and neurology.

The laboratory uses a multidisciplinary approach combining biophysical techniques, theory/molecular simulations, and cell/chemical biology to study the conformations, interactions, and phase transitions of intrinsically disordered proteins of biomedical relevance, in collaboration with partners across the globe.

The research group is keen to host BSc, MSc and PhD students interested in this field, as well as postdoctoral fellows. Applicants should contact Dr. Xavier Salvatella by E-mail to discuss ongoing projects, potential openings and in general to discuss their research interests and plans for future collaboration.