Research

We apply compute intensive methods, including GPU-based simulations and distributed computing networks, to model the structure-function relationship of proteins, drugs and other bio-molecules.

See list of publications for an updated overview of the recent activities.

Past projects

• Later research focused on the modelling of biomolecular recognition in unstructured proteins, a wide class of proteins, whose detailed mechanisms of action are largely undetermined, and on multi-scale simulation and prediction of the drug safety problems related with hERG within the Virtual Physiological Human Network of Excellence.
• MyHeart's NeuroRehab project (2005-2008) The NR platform supports physicians and therapists in the delivery of personalized exercise plans. The recovery process supports both motor rehabilitation exercises, which are monitored with kinestetic strain-sensor garments, and cognitive rehabilitation. The project involved the creation of the mathematical models, refinement of algorithms, and development of hardware and software, up to the clinical tests of the prototypes. (See videoand publications)
• AdaRTE dialog management system for the medical domain (lead, 2002-2008) The proposal set forth in my PhD thesis (AdaRTE, a framework to support automated spoken dialogues in telemedicine) was developed into a system which is now used routinely in teaching, research, and to realize dialog systems used in the clinic. (See publications)