Maurizio Cavani

I graduated from the Faculty of Sciences at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, specializing in computational biology through two research internships at the Institute of Cellular Physiology at UNAM and applied math through postgraduate courses at CalTech. Additionally, I earned a master’s degree in immunology, focusing on antibody interactions and vaccine development using computational methods.

During my time in Mexico, I led an independent project analyzing the interaction and affinity of the hACE-2 receptor with the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 variants, utilizing molecular dynamics simulations. Furthermore, driven by my passion for public health, science, and technology, I ventured into science communication, publishing essays in El Comercio to underscore the crucial role of science in society. Also, leveraging my expertise in structural biology, I recently worked as a professor of the course "Structure and Function of Proteins" at Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas.

I am deeply passionate about protein structural analysis and the application of computational methods in research. I thrive in collaborative environments and excel in teamwork, consistently achieving set objectives—qualities that have been instrumental in my professional growth. As a result, I am highly motivated to embrace new challenges and opportunities that drive innovation and scientific progress.