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Dr. Emilia Oueis is an Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Khalifa University. Her research focuses on the discovery and synthesis of novel anti-infectives, particularly targeting antimicrobial resistance through peptide-based therapeutics and peptidomimetics. She works on multidisciplinary projects involving in silico tools, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, and chemical modifications to improve stability and efficacy.
- Education:
- PhD in Organic Chemistry, University of Rouen, France
- MSc in Organic Synthesis, University of Grenoble, France
- BSc in Chemistry, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Her research spans four key strategies: (1) modifying natural antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) like lactomodulin and laterosporulin 10 for enhanced activity, (2) targeting protein-protein interactions in bacterial enzymes (e.g., ATP phosphoribosyltransferase in Acinetobacter baumannii), (3) genome mining for silent antibacterial peptide gene clusters, and (4) developing synthetic hybrid peptides from natural products (e.g., lysocin). She also explores fluorescent chemosensors for transition metals in diseases like Alzheimer's and heart failure, alongside eco-friendly 3D metal-based catalysts.
Dr. Oueis collaborates with Professor James Naismith (University of St Andrews) and Professor Rolf Müller (Helmholtz Institute) and mentors undergraduate and graduate students. She seeks PhD candidates for Fall 2025 to advance her work in medicinal chemistry.
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