Erik Thiede
Cornell University · Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Active 1965–2024
About
Erik Thiede is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. His research focuses on developing and applying new computational tools to understand protein motion and function. He combines machine learning with molecular simulation to visualize protein motion on an atom-by-atom level, aiming to revolutionize the understanding of how proteins accomplish their roles and to facilitate medical breakthroughs. His work includes developing techniques for integrating simulation with experimental data, such as cryogenic-sample electron microscopy, and creating algorithms for identifying allosteric drug candidates.
Research topics
- Computer science
- Mathematics
- Applied mathematics
- Statistical physics
- Algorithm
Frequent coauthors
- 55 shared
Jonathan Weare
- 51 shared
Aaron R. Dinner
- 33 shared
Robert J. Webber
California Institute of Technology
- 20 shared
Sonya M. Hanson
- 19 shared
Chatipat Lorpaiboon
University of Chicago
- 19 shared
Risi Kondor
University of Chicago
- 17 shared
Pilar Cossio
Flatiron Health (United States)
- 14 shared
Wai Shing Tang
Otterbein University
Education
- 2019
Doctorate in Chemistry, Chemistry
University of Chicago
- 2013
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of North Carolina
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