AI × Bio Seminar: Predict Molecular Glues for Protein-RNA Interfaces
[IN PERSON AI × BIO SEMINAR IN Munich]
Join us for an AI × Bio seminar on "Predicting Molecular Glues for Protein–RNA Interfaces" with Luis Vollmers, PhD, biophysicist specializing in computational biochemistry and molecular modeling.
In this seminar, Luis will discuss how computational biophysics, machine learning, and molecular modeling can be used to identify small molecules, so called molecular glues, that stabilize protein RNA interactions. His work explores how in silico screening of millions of compounds can reveal potential stabilizer binding sites at protein RNA interfaces, opening new opportunities for drug discovery and therapeutic design.
Following the seminar, there will be a networking session where attendees can ask questions, exchange ideas, and connect with others interested in AI and biology.
Agenda
18:00 – 19:00
Seminar presentation followed by Q&A
19:00 – 19:30
Networking session with food and drinks
About the speaker
Luis Vollmers is a PhD biophysicist specializing in computational biochemistry, molecular modeling, and AI driven drug discovery. He recently completed his doctoral research at Technical University of Munich, where he led independent and collaborative research in computational biochemistry and drug discovery.
His expertise spans protein engineering, molecular dynamics, biomolecular design, protein RNA interactions, and machine learning applications in biotechnology. His recent research focuses on predicting stabilizer binding sites at protein RNA interfaces using large scale virtual screening and molecular simulation, demonstrating how molecular glues can be designed to improve therapeutic targeting .
Luis is passionate about translating molecular level insights into practical biotech solutions and enjoys collaborating across disciplines to solve complex challenges in biophysics and computational biology.