Advancing Molecular Discovery

Dr. Karina Kapusta is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry specializing in computational biochemistry. Her research group leverages molecular modeling, high-throughput virtual screening, and molecular dynamics simulations to accelerate computer-aided drug discovery. Her primary work focuses on developing targeted therapeutics for viral pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, optimizing pH-selective cancer immunotherapies, and designing advanced near-infrared fluorescent biosensors.