About
Dr. Daniel M. Shadrack, PhD, is a distinguished computational biophysicist, having earned his doctorate through a collaborative effort between ICTP in Trieste, Italy, and NM-AIST in Arusha, Tanzania. Following his doctoral studies, he continued his academic journey as a postdoctoral fellow at NM-AIST, contributing significantly to biophysics research under the umbrella of CREATES-FNS. Driven by a passion for advancing biophysics education, he has spent the last six years directing Biophysics schools across Africa, playing a pivotal role in training and mentoring young scientists throughout the continent. Presently, Dr. Shadrack holds the esteemed position of Director of Research, Innovation, and Consultancy at St John’s University of Tanzania, where his research group is dedicated to the development and application of cutting-edge computational biophysics techniques for drug discovery and development. With a rich publication record in esteemed SCI/SCIE journals and serving as a reviewer for top-tier publications including Nature, Elsevier, Royal Society of Chemistry, and Taylor & Francis, he is recognized as a leading authority in his field. Notably, Dr. Shadrack recently founded iPhytos, a groundbreaking biotech startup pioneering a formula for the treatment of enlarged prostate, which is currently undergoing phase II clinical trials, marking a significant milestone in the realm of medical innovation.
Selected recent publications
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