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Peter Verwilst is an Associate Professor at the Medicinal Chemistry division of the Rega Institute for Medical Research, part of KU Leuven's Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences. He leads projects in allosteric modulation of enzyme targets, fluorescent markers for neurodegenerative diseases, and novel antimicrobial development, particularly focusing on Gram-negative bacteria and HIV-related therapies.
His research integrates computational modeling, chemical synthesis, and fluorescent probe design. He supervises PhD students including Margaux Billen, Eline Goffin, and Radu Bulai, and collaborates with institutions like Masaryk University and the Institut Pasteur de Lille. Current projects explore CCR5 signaling modulators, PurK inhibitors, and DNA-Encoded Libraries for P. aeruginosa antibiotics.
Scientific awards include supporting students like Radu Bulai in obtaining FWO PhD Fellowships. His teaching includes Organische chemie I & II and Medicinale chemie courses. The lab recently celebrated securing a C1 grant and welcomes international collaborations.