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Patricia Saenz Mendez is a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at Karlstad University, Sweden, specializing in theoretical organic chemistry, biochemistry, and biophysics. Her research focuses on enzyme mechanisms, drug design (antibiotics, antivirals, anti-tumor drugs), and computational methods like molecular dynamics, docking, and quantum chemistry. She collaborates with institutions such as the University of Gothenburg and UdelaR (Uruguay), and teaches courses including Organic Chemistry A/B and Chemistry in Society.
Her work emphasizes protein structure prediction, computational protein engineering, and biocatalytic processes. Key collaborations include studies on plastic degradation enzymes with Jan van Stam and Leif A. Eriksson. She has published extensively on topics like toxin-protein interactions, enzyme evolution, and multi-target drug design.
Dr. Saenz Mendez’s research integrates experimental and computational approaches, including high-throughput screening and organic synthesis (bio/organocatalysis). Her contributions bridge biochemistry and pharmacology, addressing challenges in drug design and environmental biotechnology.
