Ludovic Autin

Ludovic Autin, PhD is an Institute Investigator in the Department of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology at The Scripps Research Institute. His research bridges scientific visualization with artistic illustration to enhance understanding of complex biological systems. He leads development of software frameworks including cellPACK, mesoscope, ePMV, and cellPAINT/VR for multiscale molecular modeling.

Education: PhD in Structural Biology from Paris 5 University (2002-2005), focusing on blood coagulation protein complexes. Professional experience spans roles from Assistant Lecturer (2005-2007) to Senior Staff Scientist (2015-2024), with key contributions to molecular docking methods and cellular environment modeling.

Research emphasizes induced-fit molecular recognition, viral assembly mechanisms, DNA structure dynamics, and cellular crowding phenomena. Software innovations like cellPACK enable real-time modeling of crowded cellular environments, while mesoscope provides web-based integration of molecular data.

Notable achievements include the first whole Mycoplasma cell structural model (2022) and collaborative work on HIV virion modeling. Active in computational tools development for both scientific research and educational outreach.