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Carla Molteni
@carlamolteni.bsky.social
Professor of Physics at King's College London , co-Director Thomas Young Centre, President AISUK
Interested in a PhD in biomolecular or materials simulations
in my group at King's College London?
The King’s – China Scholarship Council PhD programme (K-CSC) is accepting applications till 1 January 2026.
Eligibility and application procedure can be found at
tinyurl.com/yc86pzja
King’s-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship programme (K-CSC)
Jointly funded scholarships from King’s College London and the China Scholarship Council for Chinese students to pursue full-time PhDs at King's College London.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Recently published on the Journal of Chemical Physics @aip.bsky.social our work on
"Deciphering the molecular mechanisms of startle disease: the role of the Asn46Lys mutation in the glycine receptor"
@kingsnmes.bsky.social Physics Dpt, @lido-dtp.bsky.social
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Deciphering the molecular mechanisms of startle disease: The role of the Asn46Lys mutation in the glycine receptor
The glycine receptor (GlyR) is a pentameric ligand-gated ion channel that plays important physiological roles in the nervous system. Its malfunction is related
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October 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Out now in @acs.org Publications #JCIM our study on the interplay of occupied and empty binding pockets in a prototypical pentameric ligand-gated ion channel. A collaboration with past and present PhD students in my group at @kingsnmes.bsky.social Physics Department.
tinyurl.com/455rfasj
Dynamics and Interplay of the Binding Pockets in the Glycine Receptor
The glycine receptor, a pentameric ligand-gated ion channel, plays a vital role in inhibitory neurotransmission, reflexes, and neuronal excitability. It is crucial to maintaining the balance and respo...
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August 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
22 APRILE 2025
Oggi si celebra la GIORNATA DELLA RICERCA ITALIANA NEL MONDO!
Videomessaggi da Londra e tutto il mondo su Innovitalia, il portale della diplomazia scientifica
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Il portale della diplomazia scientifica - Innovitalia
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April 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Reposted by Carla Molteni
The call for the new CECAM Flagship program is open!
Help us shape the 2026 program by proposing exciting events in the broad area of computational science.
Submit your proposal here by July 10th: www.cecam.org/submit-flags...

Get in touch at helpdesk@cecam.org for any questions
April 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Academic openings (Lecturers, Readers, Professors) in interdisciplinary sciences (AI for Fundamental Science and Physical Sciences of Life/Engineering Biology) at King's College London @kingsnmes.bsky.social

kcl.ac.uk/jobs/interdi...
Academic opportunities in interdisciplinary sciences
We are delighted to announce exciting new opportunities to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary scientific community, as part of a major expansion of science across King’s.
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March 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Applications are open for the King’s College London Prize Fellowships for outstanding postdoctoral basic or translational scientists who are looking to establish their own independent research careers in biomedical or health-related research.
www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/108525-...
King’s Prize Fellowship
www.kcl.ac.uk
March 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Reposted by Carla Molteni
This International Women’s Day, CONNECTS-UK amplifies the voices of brilliant women in research—scientists, innovators, and leaders shaping the future across the UK and Europe.

Read on for their insights on impact, collaboration, and breaking barriers.
March 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Reposted by Carla Molteni
Women make up only 35% of STEM graduates worldwide.

UNESCO encourages more women and girls to get involved in science education.

On #WomenInScience Day, let's amplify their voices!

www.unesco.org/en/days/wome...
February 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Just published in Journal of Chemical Physics:
"Unveiling the face-dependent ice growth kinetics: Insights from molecular dynamics on the basal and prism surfaces"
in collaboration with Jihong Shi, Max Fulford and Matteo Salvalaglio
doi.org/10.1063/5.02...
February 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Reposted by Carla Molteni
The new #CECAM program is now live!
76 exciting workshops, schools and conferences will be held across the network between April 2025 and March 2026!
Explore our activities and apply to participate at: www.cecam.org/program
January 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Reposted by Carla Molteni
🚨 Less than a week left to register! 🚨

@CONNECTS-UK is joining the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at King’s College London to present at the prestigious School of Diplomacy!

We’ll dive into how science diplomacy can strengthen EU-UK collaboration in the post-Brexit era.
January 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Please join us on Thursday 6 February at 4:00 pm
@kingsnmes.bsky.social Physics (room S7.06) for a talk by Martina Stella (Algorithmiq & ICTP) on quantum algorithms for chemistry and life science applications.
Registration link
tinyurl.com/ja3pmej6
Seminar: Quantum Technologies & Algorithms for Chemistry and Life Science
Please join us in-person for a seminar by Dr Martina Stella (Algorithmiq and ICTP, Trieste) at King's College London, Physics Department.
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February 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Congratulations to Guangpeng Xue for his PhD viva today
and thesis on "Computational modelling of pentameric ligand-gated ion channels: insights into agonist (un)binding mechanisms at the atomic level". @kingsnmes.bsky.social Thanks to examiners @wojciechkopec.bsky.social and Alessandro Pandini.
January 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Interested in a PhD in simulations of biomolecules or materials?
The King’s – China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship programme (K-CSC) is accepting applications till 1 January 2025.
Information on eligibility and application procedure at
tinyurl.com/3errhush
www.kcl.ac.uk/people/carla...
King’s-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship programme (K-CSC)
King's College London and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) hold an agreement to jointly fund Chinese students to pursue research degrees (PhDs) at King's College London.
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December 13, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Reposted by Carla Molteni
Have you ever considered the science behind snowflakes? Professor Carla Molteni, from @kingsnmes.bsky.social, is here with a flurry of frosty facts – answering whether all snowflakes are truly unique.

#KingsQs #ScienceAtKings #snowflakes #snow #ice #science #physics #weather
December 12, 2024 at 11:04 AM