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Catherine Michaux is a researcher at the Unit of theoretical and structural physico-chemistry at the University of Namur. Her work spans biophysics, structural biology, and computational biology, with a focus on protein interactions, amyloidogenesis, and drug design. She actively participates in international collaborations and leads projects such as PROSTAMET, aiming to improve prostate cancer management through lipid metabolism research.
- Education: PhD in Chemistry (2004), Master in Chemistry (1999)
Her research investigates the structural and functional properties of proteins, including intrinsically disordered proteins and membrane receptors. Recent projects explore metal-dependent aggregation in DPF3 isoforms and the role of environmental factors in amyloid formation. Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining biophysical experiments and computational modeling.
Recent research trends include studies on QM/MM spectroscopy, zinc finger proteins, and antimitotic strategies. She contributes to datasets on molecular dynamics simulations and crystallography, often collaborating on projects related to protein-ligand interactions and bacterial secretion systems.
Michaux supervises multiple research projects funded by institutions like the University of Namur. Key projects include Isothermal Titration Calorimetry for drug design and Investigation of ABC transporters in cancer therapy. Her work also extends to sustainable agriculture via bio-controlled insecticides targeting chitin disruption.
Labs/Teams: She is affiliated with the Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences and Namur Institute of Structured Matter, driving interdisciplinary research in physico-chemical approaches to biological systems.
