Michael Yonkunas

Michael Yonkunas is a Senior Computational Chemist at Eli Lilly and Company, with over 15 years of experience in applying computational methods such as molecular dynamics simulations and molecular docking to various biological systems. Previously, they held positions including Research Scientist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Rush University Medical Center, where they developed innovative models to study RyR channel dynamics and noncoding RNA disease pathways. Michael has published 11 peer-reviewed articles and possesses strong programming skills alongside extensive knowledge of experimental techniques. They have collaborated effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, contributing significantly to advancements in biophysics and computational chemistry.