Joao Goncalves
associate professor and Principal Investigator
Department of microbiology
University of Lisbon
Portugal
Biography
He is interested on biomolecular and biopharmaceutical engineering aiming the investigation, analysis and integration of genomic and proteomic data towards the design of therapeutic proteins. This will lead us to guide protein engineering through molecular medicine and bio-nanotechnology in a mid- to long-term timeframe. At the centre of our biopharmaceutical development. The focus on the discovery and development of a new class of therapeutic antibodies and efficient display technologies may allow the rapid identification of binding proteins with high affinity and specificity. The domain antibodies combine the advantages of conventional antibodies with the benefits of small-molecule drugs. Specialties: Consultant of biopharmaceutical companies with interests on protein therapeutics. He is the Member of Evaluation Group of Veterinarian Medicines and Member of Portuguese Pharmacopeia Commission.
Research Interest
His interest in protein therapeutics may stem the discovery and development of new leads for biopharmaceuticals in the area of infectious diseases, cancer and neurological problems.
