Dr. Kim Sharp

Biography

Kim Sharp, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in understanding molecular interactions at a physical and chemical level, focusing on protein-ligand binding energies and association kinetics. His research extensively employs theoretical computational methods, including Poisson-Boltzmann electrostatics, Molecular Brownian Dynamics, and Monte Carlo simulations. Current research projects include simulating proteins in reverse micelles, understanding viral genome packaging, and developing computational approaches to describe and analyze protein shapes. With his expertise in genomics and computational biology, he plays a vital role in advancing the field of biochemistry and biophysics. Kim Sharp received his BSc. Hons. in Biophysics from Leeds University in 1978 and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia in 1985.

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