Speaker:  Mindy Huang, Ph.D., 

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, WSU

(https://clasprofiles.wayne.edu/profile/gy7838)

 

Time: Wednesday, October 30, from 2:30 to 3:30 pm

 

Location for in-person participants: 1146 FAB 

 

Zoom link for online audience: https://wayne-edu.zoom.us/j/92845590121?pwd=CpRA5Wa5gzSMn2xiVkR2abD83O5nrH.1

 

Title: From Structure to Movement: Computational Modeling of Biomolecules in Motion

Abstract: The movement of biomolecules is central to understanding many biological processes. Computational modeling provides powerful tools to simulate and predict these molecular events, offering insights that are often difficult to capture through experimental methods alone. In this talk, I will discuss how advanced computational techniques are used to model biomolecular structures and their dynamic behavior. We will explore methods that allow us to simulate diffusion processes, capture molecular flexibility, and understand how these factors contribute to function. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of molecular interactions and environmental conditions in shaping biomolecular motion. Additionally, I will highlight the computational challenges in modeling these systems and discuss strategies to overcome them, making it possible to bridge the gap between structure and function in biomolecular science.