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Steven Hayward is a Professor of Computational Biology at the School of Computing Sciences, University of East Anglia. He serves as Director of Research and is affiliated with the Computational Biology Group, Centre for Japanese Studies, and Visual Computing and Signal Processing units. His work bridges computational methods with biological questions.
- Education: BSc(Hons) in Physics from University of Bristol, Diplom in Physics from Johannes-Gutenberg University, Mainz, and PhD in Molecular Biology from University of Edinburgh.
Hayward's research focuses on protein structure and conformational changes, particularly their relationship to function. He employs biogeometry, molecular dynamics, and bioinformatics to investigate:
- DynDom software and its database for protein domain movements
- α-sheet structure in amyloid formation for diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
- Interactive docking tools (e.g., DockIT) using VR and haptic devices
Recent articles show his expertise in HDAC6 inhibition, amyloid protofilament modeling, and GPU-accelerated molecular visualization. His 15 most recent works span 2017–2025 and include collaborative projects with European and Japanese institutions.
Scientific awards include:
- Biophysics and Physicobiology Editors' choice award (2017)
- Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation Fellowship (2024)
- JSPS Bridge Fellowship (2015)
Hayward collaborates with Professor Akio Kitao (Tokyo Tech), Professor James Milner-White (Glasgow), and Dr Stephen Laycock (UEA). He has secured grants from ELIXIR Europe, Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, and JSPS for projects including PDBe-KB database development and VR-based education tools. Current initiatives involve creating a system for studying protein conformational landscapes and interactive docking platforms.
