Dimitra Bezantakou, Research Associate at Skretas Lab, recently completed a two-month Short-Term Scientific Mission at the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge. During this period, she collaborated with the Vendruscolo Group, known globally for their pioneering studies on protein folding and aggregation.
This mission provided Dimitra with an exceptional opportunity to deepen her expertise in computational biology within an environment renowned for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her project involved the use of the AlphaFold-Metainference method, recently published in Nature Communications by Dr. Z. Faidon Brotzakis—formerly a postdoctoral researcher at the Vendruscolo Group and currently at Skretas Lab—to model the folding pathway of rhodopsin.
The experience at the Vendruscolo Group significantly enhanced Dimitra’s professional and technical skills, introducing her to advanced computational techniques and best practices in international research. Reflecting on the experience, Dimitra emphasized: “Collaborating with the Vendruscolo Group was a remarkable experience, greatly enriching my knowledge and research approach. The supportive and vibrant research community at Cambridge offered me fresh perspectives and novel methodologies that I look forward to integrating into my future work.”
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