
domenico.raimondo@uniroma1.it
Academic Appointments:
Scientific interests
I have 20 years of experience in Protein Structure Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. My research focuses on the computational investigation of macromolecules of biomedical relevance, with particular emphasis on their structure, dynamics, and interactions, including the analysis of protein–protein and protein–ligand systems in both health and disease. I am actively involved in the rational design and in silico optimization of molecules with potential therapeutic applications. Additionally, I integrate bioinformatics and computational biology tools to analyze clinical datasets, with a specific focus on cancer biology, the mechanisms underlying rare diseases and immune-mediated disorders.
Contribution to Science:
– Therapeutic Targets in Multiple Myeloma: CD38–cGAMP and Gadd45β–MKK7 Interactions
Using computational modeling integrated with experimental data, I contributed to characterizing CD38 as a direct binder and inhibitor of extracellular cGAMP, revealing a novel immunoregulatory function. I also supported the design of D-peptides targeting the Gadd45β–MKK7 interaction to induce apoptosis in multiple myeloma cells, uncovering new therapeutic strategies.
– Computational Investigation of Chemerin–CCRL2 Recognition and Antibody-Related Projects
I employ advanced molecular dynamics simulations to study receptor–ligand interactions, particularly in immune-related targets. My research on the CCRL2–Chemerin complex, using a multiscale computational strategy that combines coarse-grained and all-atom MD simulations, provided mechanistic insights into ligand recognition and binding. I am also involved in projects related to antibodies and immune-mediated pathologies.
– Structural Modeling of hNOX2 for Drug Discovery
I contributed to developing a dynamic structural model of hNOX2, a key enzyme in ROS production, using advanced simulations of membrane protein complexes and molecular docking experiments. This model is now being used as a platform for in silico screening of potential NOX2 inhibitors.
– Pin1–Notch3 Interaction in Ovarian Cancer Chemoresistance
Using molecular dynamics approch and advanced structural bioinformatics tools, I analyzed the Pin1–Notch3 interface and identified a motif on Notch3 essential for stable binding. These findings provide molecular insights into platinum resistance in high-grade serous ovarian cancer and may support targeted therapy development.
5 Selected publications:
| Project Title | Funding source | Amount (Euros) | Period | Role of the PI |
| Computational design of ultrashort peptides as protein surface binders | ISTITUTO PASTEUR ITALIA - FOND. CENCI BOLOGNETTI | 40.000 | Marzo 2025 Febbraio 2027 | Principal Investigator |
| Development of CES1 inhibitors to treat advanced colorectal carcinoma (CRC) | SAPIENZA UNIVERSITÀ DI ROMA | 35.800 | Gennaio 2025 Dicembre 2027 | Principal Investigator |
| AC-CURATE: Antiviral Compounds against Coronavirus Using pRotAcs TEchnology | MINISTERO UNIVERSITA' RICERCA (MUR - PRIN 2022) | 41.700 | Ottobre 2023 Settembre 2025 | Principal Investigator of the Sapienza University research unit |
Complete list of published work in MyBibliography:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/domenico.raimondo.1/bibliography/public/
SCOPUS ID: 7004022334
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1780-7295
KEYWORDS:
Bioinformatics, Computational Structural Biology, Biomedical macromolecules and pharmacologically active compounds, Drug design and optimization, Computational Immunology, Multiscale molecular simulations and modelling, Protein–protein and protein–ligand interactions
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