About us
Science, innovation, and collaboration to transform the Life Sciences.
A research group at UFMG devoted to bioinformatics, computer science, and interdisciplinary life sciences.
Our story
Founded in 2010 by Prof. Wanger Meira Junior, the Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Systems (LBS) was established with the mission of developing computational solutions for challenges in the Life Sciences. Over the years, it has become a center of excellence in Bioinformatics, bringing together researchers from diverse backgrounds to conduct impactful research, educate highly qualified scientists, and develop computational tools widely used by the scientific community. Today, the laboratory is led by Prof. Raquel Cardoso de Melo-Minardi and Prof. Marcos Augusto dos Santos, continuing its commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
2003
Founded
UFMG · DCC
Institution
Structural bioinformatics & systems
Focus
Research areas
Molecular Interfaces
Protein–protein, peptide–protein, and RNA–protein interactions that define biological function.
Protein Engineering
Design, evolution, and optimization of proteins and enzymes, and predicting the effects of mutations.
AI for Biology
Machine learning and data science for discovery, with a focus on drugs and peptides.
Bioinformatics Software
Tools for large-scale analysis, modeling, and integration of structural data.
Scientific Databases
Curated, open resources that organize structural knowledge for the community.
Collaboration & Impact
Partnerships with labs, industry, and public bodies that connect research and application.
Palavra da coordenação (EN) At LBS, we believe that science transforms lives when knowledge, collaboration, and innovation work together. Our mission is to educate researchers prepared to tackle the major challenges of the Life Sciences, develop technologies that benefit society, and foster an ethical, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research environment. Welcome to LBS.
