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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NSF awards $2 million to improve drug development through advanced computing

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
College of Engineering
Researchers at the University of Iowa are leading an effort to develop a new computational method to predict how pharmaceutical compounds crystallize into tablet form, a critical step in bringing new medicines to patients.
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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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