Cell Membrane Biophysics & Computational Chemistry with Dr Evelyne Deplazes

<p>Dr Evelyne Deplazes (tw: @DeplazesEvelyne) is a biophysical and computational chemist who is fascinated by the molecular world. Her research is driven by her passion for science and her innate curiosity to 'solve puzzles'. Evelyne is a <a href='https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/evelyne.deplazes'>Chancellor’s Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney</a> and together with other researchers, runs the <a href='https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-science/school-life-sciences/research/our-research/life-sciences-technologies/membrane-biophysics-group'>UTS Membrane biophysics group</a>.</p> <p>In her research, Evelyne uses <a href='https://nci.org.au/research/tag-chemistry'>Australia’s largest supercomputers</a> as well as lab-based experiments to understand how small molecules interact with the surface of cells. This includes studying how chemical compounds found in venomous animals, plants, or honey interacts with cell membranes. The knowledge from her research helps other scientists to develop new pharmaceuticals or understand how drugs enter cells.</p> <p>Apart from her research, she is passionate about supporting diversity and equity in STEM and teaching the <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-phd-journey-enjoy-ride-evelyne-deplazes/'>next generation of scientists</a> to be 'critical thinkers'. She also tries to integrate her yoga practice of <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-your-value-based-strengths-evelyne-deplazes/'>kindness and gratitude</a> into how she leads her research team.</p> <p>In our conversation, we talk about her journey to computational chemistry, her research on honey and spider venoms in membrane biophysics, academic career development, and yoga.</p> <p>Show Notes (<a href='https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/evelyne-deplazes/'>link</a>)</p> <p>Connect with STEAM Powered:</p> <p><a href='https://steampoweredshow.com/'>Website</a> <a href='https://facebook.com/steampoweredshow'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/steampoweredshow'>Instagram</a> <a href='