Education
Ph. D., Biophysics; Mount Sinai School of Medicine
of the New York University, New York (1999)
Honors Degree, Physics; University of Bucharest, Romania (1988)
M. S., Physics; University of Bucharest, Romania (1987)
Experience
Research Associate, NIH Awardee in Biosciences; Cornell University (2004-)
Visiting Assistant Professor, Physics; Wesleyan University (2003-2004)
Research Associate, Biophysics; Wesleyan University
(1999-2002)
Visiting Assistant Professor, Physics; Wesleyan University (fall
2001)
Assistant Professor, Physics; University of Bucharest, Romania
(1990-1992)
Physicist; Institute for Nuclear Power Reactors, Pitesti, Romania
(1988-1990)
Current research
Computational studies of the molecular mechanisms for function in
RNA-binding domains and in Ca2+-sensors
To understand the principles for molecular recognition and signal
transduction in the function of RNA-binding domains and of
Ca2+-sensors, I study the structural, dynamic, and energetic
properties of the systems and of their ensembles with molecular
targets. Computations can identify molecular interactions and
mechanisms determinant for the biological function in processes as pre-mRNA
splicing, telomere maintenance, and regulation of muscle
contraction. I also investigate the implications for molecular
design of target systems not yet characterized experimentally, and
of therapeutic agents for related metabolic disorders.
More information
Publications
Meetings and workshops
Links
http://www.cornell.edu
http://www.wesleyan.edu
http://www.mssm.edu/
Last updated:
May 05, 2005
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