During the secondment at the University of Gothenburg (Prof. Leif Eriksson’s group), Rita Ortega-Vallbona will study the apoptosome protein complex, which plays a key role in apoptosis.
Using molecular modeling approaches, she will analyze the interactions between its CARD domains and explore potential small molecules capable of disrupting these interactions. This research aims to contribute to the development of new therapeutic strategies targeting apoptotic pathways.