Dr. Anna Panchenko

Biography

Anna Panchenko is a faculty member at Queen's University, holding a cross-appointment in Health Sciences. Her research expertise lies in computational biophysics, particularly in harnessing molecular modeling and molecular dynamics simulations to unravel the molecular mechanisms behind chromatin function. She and her team leverage modern machine learning techniques and collaborate closely with experimental groups, employing integrative approaches that utilize experimental data to guide their simulations. Their work encompasses a wide range of methodologies, including hydroxyl radical footprinting, chemical crosslinking, and cryo-electron microscopy, to enhance their molecular modeling efforts. Panchenko’s contributions to the field are reflected in her recent publications, which explore various aspects of nucleosome positioning, dynamics, and the interaction of regulatory proteins with nucleosomes.

Research Interests