Advancing Molecular Design Through Predictive Modeling
CMDD leverages advanced molecular modeling and bioinformatics to develop predictive tools for novel biomedical solutions.
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Our Focus
CMDD applies advanced bioinformatics and molecular modeling to understand complex biological and biomedical systems. Through interdisciplinary research and graduate training in chemistry, physics, and engineering, we address today’s most pressing scientific challenges.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to develop predictive modeling tools that enable the design of new molecular systems with targeted properties. We are especially committed to advancing research on under-studied “homeless” diseases while training the next generation of computational scientists.
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Support
CMDD is a self-funded center supported through grants and private contributions that directly sustain research, student training, and advanced computational infrastructure. Every contribution strengthens our ability to pursue innovative solutions to complex biomedical problems.
Latest Research
Meet CMDD Director
Dr. Jerry Darsey is Professor of Chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Adjunct Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His research centers on computational molecular modeling, artificial intelligence–driven drug design, bioinformatics, and nanotechnology. He is an inventor on seven U.S. patents, has authored over 130 scientific publications, and has secured more than $2.5 million in external research funding from agencies including NASA and the Department of Energy.
Research & Innovation
The Center for Molecular Design and Development advances interdisciplinary research in computational molecular modeling and bioinformatics.
Helpful Links
Get in Touch
(Center for Molecular Design and Development) 2801 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR, 72204
jadarsey@ualr.edu
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