Joanna Wątły 21st International Conference on Biological Inorganic Chemistry 2025

Joanna Wątły

I am an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, where I conduct research within the Biologically Active Metallopeptides Group. I received my PhD with distinction in 2017 and subsequently completed postdoctoral fellowships in Wrocław, Siena (Italy), and Granada (Spain), expanding my expertise in bioinorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and protein studies. Currently, my research focuses on the coordination chemistry of peptidomimetics based on antimicrobial peptides from human saliva, particularly their interactions with Cu(II) and Zn(II) ions. I am currently leading two research projects (NCN OPUS21 and NAWA Canaletto, in collaboration with the University of Parma). By combining physicochemical, biological, and computational approaches, I aim to design enzymatically stable, non-toxic, and biologically active metal–peptide complexes with therapeutic potential. Over the years, I have investigated the role of metal ions in biologically relevant peptides, uncovering how metal coordination influences their structure and function. My long-term goal is to contribute to the development of innovative peptide-based antibiotics to address the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-w%C4%85t%C5%82y-4775a572/) and follow my research on ResearchGate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joanna-Watly-2?ev=hdr_xprf ).