Barbara Zarzycka

Dr. Barbara Zarzycka is a Visiting Fellow in the Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on pharmacology, molecular biology, and the design of small molecules targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), particularly exploring photoswitchable ligands and receptor dynamics. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through her work in drug discovery and molecular mechanisms of disease.

• Affiliations: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Faculty of Science
• Key Research Themes: GPCR signaling, receptor agonists/antagonists, photoswitchable drugs, and radioligand development

Her recent publications emphasize innovative techniques like radiolabeling and computational platforms (e.g., PSW-Designer) to study GPCR dynamics and design optically controllable drugs. She has also investigated therapeutic strategies for glioblastoma and atherosclerosis via receptor inhibition.

Collaborations span institutions globally, with notable contributions to understanding chemokine receptor activation and β-adrenergic receptor modulation. No grants or student advisees are explicitly listed.