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Peter Verwilst is an Associate Professor at the Medicinal Chemistry division of the Rega Institute for Medical Research , part of KU Leuven 's Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences. He leads projects in allosteric modulation of enzyme targets , fluorescent markers for neurodegenerative diseases , and novel antimicrobial development , particularly focusing on Gram-negative bacteria and HIV-related therapies. His research integrates computational modeling , chemical synthesis , and fluorescent probe design . He supervises PhD students including Margaux Billen , Eline Goffin , and Radu Bulai , and collaborates with institutions like Masaryk University and the Institut Pasteur de Lille. Current projects explore CCR5 signaling modulators , PurK inhibitors , and DNA-Encoded Libraries for P. aeruginosa antibiotics. Scientific awards include supporting students like Radu Bulai in obtaining FWO PhD Fellowships . His teaching includes Organische chemie I & II and Medicinale chemie courses. The lab recently celebrated securing a C1 grant and welcomes international collaborations.

• Medicinal Chemistry
• Allosteric Modulation of Enzyme Targets
• Fluorescent Markers for Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Annelii Ny is a Research Fellow at KU Leuven , affiliated with the Molecular Biodiscovery unit under the Animal Physiology and Neurobiology department. Her work spans interdisciplinary domains including epilepsy research, pharmacokinetics, and environmental toxicology, with a focus on zebrafish models and killifish platforms . Co-promotor in projects like VITAL: Valuable Ingredients for Thriving Aging from Lignin (2024-2027) and PHGDH Activators for Antiseizure Therapy (2022-2024) Develops preclinical models for neurodegenerative diseases and aging Expertise in drug efficacy testing and receptor-mediated toxicity assessments Her research integrates medicinal chemistry with translational neuroscience , particularly through projects involving clioquinol, PHGDH activators, and SF-bond compounds. Recent publications highlight collaborations on antiseizure medications , environmental pollutant testing , and zebrafish norovirus models . She supervises advisees like Guarin M. and contributes to open-source robotics-assisted drug synthesis frameworks.

• Epilepsy Research
• Pharmacokinetics
• Zebrafish Models
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