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Sunithi Gunasekera is a Lecturer at Uppsala University in the Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, specializing in Pharmacognosy. Her research focuses on exploring potential peptide drug candidates for therapeutic and diagnostic applications, emphasizing the 3D structures of natural bioactive peptides. With an NMR background, she seeks to utilize this knowledge to engineer therapeutically active peptides. Her work navigates the intricate relationship between peptide structures found in living organisms and their inherent bioactivities, aiming to leverage these properties for biomolecular applications. Gunasekera is particularly interested in developing biologically stable peptides that have antimicrobial activity and create diagnostic tools for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. She collaborates with international projects in Sri Lanka and Ethiopia to uncover new drug leads, while also venturing into research related to blood cancers and the mutational impacts on protein interactions. Through her diverse research endeavors, Gunasekera contributes significantly to the field of drug development, especially in designing peptide inhibitors for targeted therapies.
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