Meet the TEAM
Dr. Sweta Vangaveti
Research Scientist,
Advanced Computational Facility Manager
The RNA Institute
Eric Jestel
Highschool Research Volunteer (2021-2022),
Bethlehem High School, NY
Eric performed molecular dynamics simulations to understand the mechanism of action of antiviral drugs used in the treatment of Covid-19.
Joined the University of Maine, Biochemistry, Fall 2022
WOlfgang Mueller
Undergraduate Researcher, 2022-present (Co-supervised by Dr. Georges Belfort, RPI)
As of Spring 2023, Wolfgang is a research intern at Regeneron, Tarrytown, NY
Wolfgang uses molecular dynamics simulations to understand underlying molecular mechanisms of Alzhiemer's disease.
Former LAB Members
Hana ZeGhal
Post bac researcher, 2022-present (Co-supervised by Dr. Alan Chen)
Hana works on several aspects of in silico drug development pipeline with a focus on Myotonic Dystrophy therapies, specifically computer-aided drug design optimizing potential lead compounds and the use of nanostuctures for drug delivery.
Joined the graduate program in chemical engineering at North Eastern University, Boston, MA in Fall 2023
Michael Mazurek
Highschool Research Volunteer (2022)
Junior, Fox Lane High School, Bedford, NY.
Michael is interested in sequence-structure-function relationships of biomolecules and performed secondary structure comparisons to discover common motifs in RNA aptamers that bind bacteriophages.
Hobby: playing double bass
ChRIstian WeSSELBORG
Undergraduate Researcher, 2020-2022 (Co-supervised by Dr. Georges Belfort, RPI)
Christian worked on molecular docking of protein receptors and peptides involved in Alzhiemer's disease.
Joined the graduate program in Cell, Molecular, Developmental Biology, and Biophysics program in the Department of Biology, Johns Hopkins University, Fall 2022
Hobby: bread baking