Nicholas Marotta

Major: Biochemistry and Microbiology and Cell Science

AI Research Interests: Interests in using AI models to enhance protein structures. I am currently using neural network-based programs such as ProteinMPNN and AlphaFold 3 to remodel the active site of a protein capable of converting type A blood into the universal type O blood, making these blood supplies transfusable to anyone in need.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Alberto Perez, assistant professor, Department of Chemistry

Status: Freshman, Spring 2025

Post Graduation: I did not graduate this past spring but would like to get a PhD in molecular biology and pursue research in academia.

Email: Nicholas Marotta