Atefeh Saadabadi

Atefeh Saadabadi is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Åbo Akademi University, Finland. Her work bridges computational drug discovery with experimental validation in pharmacology, focusing on ion channel targeting and natural product-based therapeutics.

• Institution: Åbo Akademi University
• Unit: Faculty of Science and Engineering
• Specialization: Pharmaceutical Sciences

Her research centers on:

• Structure-based drug design targeting TRP ion channels (TRPA1, TRPV4)
• Molecular dynamics simulations for drug-target interactions
• Development of nanoparticle drug delivery systems
• Computational and experimental analysis of stilbenoids
• Anti-inflammatory and analgesic compound evaluation
• Antiviral research focusing on HIV entry inhibition

From 2012-2025, her publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in computational pharmacology and pharmaceutical technology. Key trends include:

• Virtual screening methodologies for TRPV4 antagonists
• Photostability enhancement through nanocarriers
• Exploration of stilbenoid anti-inflammatory mechanisms
• Development of phthalimide-based neurological therapeutics