Sergio Ruiz
Postdoc

I am interested in the combination of computational and experimental techniques in Drug Discovery processes. In particular, my PhD project involved different methodologies such as:

  • Molecular Docking.
  • High Throughput Virtual Screening.
  • Experimental techniques:
    • Surface Plasmon Resonance.
    • Differential Scanning Fluorimetry.
    • in vivo assays.
  • Molecular Dynamics.
  • Chemoinformatic tools.

My main project is focused in finding small-molecules capables of binding in Protein-Protein Interfaces and increase their affinity. Thus, as a proof of concept, we are working in a system formed by two E.Coli proteins, CheA and CheY. This system was selected applying cavity detection algorithms and druggability prediction methodologies developed in our group. I have also participated in collaborative projects with pharmaceutical companies, applying computational techniques in real R&D campaigns for drug discovery.