Esperanza Rivera de Torre

Esperanza Rivera de Torre is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark. Her research focuses on antibody engineering, venomics, and protein design, particularly in neutralizing venom toxins and cancer therapy.

• Current affiliation: Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU)
• Academic rank: Assistant Professor

Research Interests

• Specializing in antibody engineering to develop synthetic antivenoms using de novo protein design.
• Investigating snake venom toxins and their neutralization mechanisms via VHH antibodies.
• Contributing to protemics and peptide sequencing through AI-driven tools like InstaNovo.
• Studying structural biology of actinoporins and their interactions with lipid membranes.
• Active in cross-neutralizing antibodies for tropical diseases and allergens.

Advising and Collaborations

• Supervises multiple PhD students including Ruiz Espi, Møller, and Møiniche.
• Collaborates on projects like AI-driven protein binder design and allergen epitope characterization.
• Engages in international collaborations across venom and biomedical research fields.