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Walden Bjørn-Yoshimoto is an Assistant Professor in Molecular Cardiology and Membrane Proteins at the University of Copenhagen. With a background in biochemistry and molecular pharmacology, he has over three years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, predominantly focused on academia. His research interests center on cellular and molecular neuropharmacology, with a particular emphasis on the use of Cone snail peptides (conopeptides) to mimic endogenous GPCR-interacting human neuropeptides. His methodologies involve bioinformatics and functional pharmacological assays aimed at identifying novel conopeptides, which could have potential therapeutic applications and serve as pharmacological tool compounds for understanding neuropeptide systems. He holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Copenhagen, along with an MSc and BSc in Biochemistry, also from UCPH. Throughout his career, he has held several postdoctoral positions specifically in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, further enhancing his expertise in neuropharmacology and medicinal chemistry.
Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Engaged in research and teaching in molecular cardiology and membrane proteins.
Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Focused on neuropharmacology and pharmacological applications of conopeptides.
Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Conducted research in biochemistry and pharmacology.
Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Worked on drug design and pharmacological studies.
Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Conducted research leading to doctoral thesis in pharmaceutical sciences.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.