Director of Biostructural Research
Department of Chemistry
Emory University
Dr. Snyder's research includes the creation of computer models of the interactions between chemicals (including potential drugs) and their targets. These models help other chemists to design drugs that are a better fit for their target as well as explain some of the side-effects or other activities seen with drug candidates. In this interview, Dr. Snyder discusses how computer modeling is used in drug development and the limitations of the technique. He also discusses how students can become involved in this type of research.
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About Dr. James Snyder
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Why did you pursue this career?
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What brought you to Emory?
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Why did you go into chemistry?
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How is working with Dr. Liotta?
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Do you work with other faculty at Emory?
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How did you become interested in computers?
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How do you use computer modeling for chemicals?
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How can you use computers to design cancer drugs?
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Do you teach undergraduates?
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Do undergraduates work with you?
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Do you train graduate students?
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What skills do these graduate students gain?
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What are some limitations with computer modeling?
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Why would this interest a non-chemist?
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Could the average person understand this process?
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Is the internet an appropriate venue to communicate information about cancer?
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