Gaspar Pinto

Senior Research Scientist - Computational Chemistry @ Cortex Discovery

About

As an enthusiast researcher with an innovative mindset, I merge the worlds of biology and chemistry to pioneer impactful solutions using computational chemistry, data science, protein engineering, and molecular dynamics. My diverse project experiences reflect my adaptability across various environments and cultures, showcasing my commitment to achieving both personal and professional goals. I am currently employing my skills and expertise at a groundbreaking startup, where our deep learning technology is revolutionizing the landscape of drug discovery. We're transforming a vast database of biological experiments into deep models that link chemical structure to physiological function and target activity, thanks to our advanced algorithms.

Country

Germany

City

Munich

Industry

Biotechnology

Skill

Data Modeling, Project Leadership, Target Identification, Protein Design, Start-up Ventures, Problem Solving, Coaching & Mentoring, Presentations, Scientific Papers, Molecular Design, Analytical Skills, Research Data Management, Density Functional Theory, Programming, DFT, Cheminformatics, Slurm Workload Manager, Datasets, Linux, Data Science

Experience

Senior Research Scientist - Computational Chemistry

Cortex Discovery

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Computational chemistry and data science in relation to the development of a molecular docking system, virtual screening service and drug pipeline.

Senior Researcher

Uppsala University

2021-4 - 2023-1 · 1 yr 10 mos

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

Computational integration of simulation and experimental data using a range of molecular simulation tools, including both standard and enhanced molecular dynamics simulations, empirical valence bond and QM/MM simulations, free energy calculations, as well as structural bioinformatics tools.

Postdoctoral Researcher

St. Anne's University Hospital Brno

2017-4 - 2021-6 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Researcher Specialist

Masaryk University

2018-1 - 2021-4 · 3 yrs 4 mos

District Brno-City, Czech Republic

Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Chemistry

Universidade do Porto

2016-1 - 2017-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Porto, Portugal

PhD Student

University of Calabria

2011-11 - 2015-12 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Cosenza e Região, Itália

My time in the University of Calabria was spent pursuing a PhD in computational chemistry with focus on the study and understanding of biological macromolecules at the molecular level. In my particular case, the goal is to understand the working mechanism of enzymes that may have applications in the pharmaceutical industry.