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.
2010
Founded
UFMG · DCC
Institution
Structural bioinformatics & systems
Focus
Research lines
Drugs & Precision Medicine
AI for screening and repurposing compounds against chronic inflammatory diseases and viral infections.
Bioenergy & Sustainability
High-efficiency enzymes to degrade plant biomass and bring down the cost of second-generation biofuels.
Biopharmaceuticals & Vaccines
Design of peptides, competitive inhibitors, and immunobiologicals with high efficacy and low toxicity.
Industrial Biomolecules
Predicting the mutations that make enzymes stable under the harsh conditions of production lines.
Therapeutic Targets
Mining large volumes of molecular data to reveal unexplored targets and active compounds.
Computational Validation
Simulating interaction and stability to cut bench failures, costs, and animal testing.
Software & Training
Agile databases, SaaS platforms, and digital literacy for the life sciences.
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.
