The Computational Biomolecular Engineering Lab, directed by Michael Schnieders, is focused on molecular biophysics theory and high-performance computational algorithms that are needed to reduce the time and cost of engineering drugs and organic biomaterials. A complementary goal is to help open the door to personalized medicine by developing tools to map genetic information onto molecular phenotypes.

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Schnieders secures NSF grant to speed up drug development

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
College of Engineering
Michael Schnieders, University of Iowa professor of biomedical engineering, is developing new computer models that would speed up development of lifesaving drugs by better predicting how drug formulas will interact with the human body.
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Schnieders on team awarded $2M NIH grant to grow Iowa biotech talent

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
College of Engineering
Michael Schnieders, University of Iowa professor of biomedical engineering and faculty affiliate of the Iowa Technology Institute, Mark Arnold, professor of chemistry, and Maria Spies, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, have been awarded a grant for the Iowa Biotech-TP: Predoctoral Program in Biotechnology.
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