Dr. Francesco Gervasio

Professor

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Biography

Francesco Gervasio is a full professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Geneva and holds a chair in Structural Molecular Biology at University College London. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Florence, Italy, at the end of 2001, and subsequently joined ETH Zurich as a postdoctoral assistant from 2002 to 2009. In 2009, he led the Biophysics group at the Spanish National Cancer Research Center in Madrid, and in 2013, he became a full professor at University College London. Gervasio joined the University of Geneva in 2020, where his research focuses on developing computational methods to study complex biomolecular systems with an emphasis on drug discovery. His groundbreaking work includes the prediction of previously unknown cryptic binding pockets for designing allosteric modulators and elucidating mechanisms of action for oncogenic mutations in kinases. His group’s research interests cover precision medicine, particularly in understanding the effects of disease-causing mutations. His computational methods are widely applied in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry, contributing significantly to the field of cancer research.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2020-01-01 — Present

JC Maxwell CECAM node • N/A

Oversees the research activities and initiatives at the JC Maxwell CECAM node.

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Geneva • Geneva, Switzerland

Teaches and conducts research in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

Full Professor

2013-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University College London • London, UK

Led research initiatives and taught courses in structural molecular biology.

Leader of Biophysics Group

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Spanish National Cancer Research Center • Madrid, Spain

Conducted research in biophysics focusing on cancer mechanisms.

Postdoctoral Assistant

2002-01-01 — 2009-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Engaged in research projects and assisted in teaching.

Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
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Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.