Kabita Sharma

Kabita Sharma is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Texas, USA. Her research focuses on understanding protein degradation mediated by PROTAC (Proteolysis-Targeting Chimera) molecules and on exploring their potential for targeted protein degradation to treat diseases such as cancer. Through this work, she aims to advance drug discovery by targeting previously inaccessible or undruggable sites where PROTAC molecules can operate effectively. Additionally, she is analyzing how the buried surface area of proteins affects their binding and unbinding affinities. Using computational tools, she explores the challenges of removing one infected protein from another during treatment. Driven by a passion for solving complex scientific challenges, Kabita uses her knowledge in chemistry, chemical biology, and computational tools to advance her research. Beyond her academic pursuits, she aspires to inspire others toward science and its wonders through writing and sharing her knowledge.

Surface Analysis: Definition, Importance, Techniques

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surface analysis

Surface analysis is the process of determining the structure and attributes of any arbitrary surface with resolution down to atomic/molecular layers (or even individual atoms/molecules). Surfaces are frequently disordered at the atomic level in practice, therefore structural information must be … Read more

Hybridization: Definition, Features, Types

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Hybridization

Hybridization is the process of combining two or more non-equivalent atomic orbitals with similar energies but different forms. The process of combining two atomic orbitals to form a new type of hybridized orbitals is termed hybridization. Atomic orbitals of the same … Read more