Beatriz G. de la Torre
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Beatriz G. de la Torre obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Barcelona. After a dilated career in Spain, she is presently a research Professor at KRISP, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Beatriz has been working extensively on glyco, nucleo-, and lipopeptides. Her scientific interests are focused more on the discovery of new antimicrobial peptides, including those for fighting tuberculosis, peptide-based vaccines, and peptide-based drug-delivery systems. Lastly, she is also deeply involved in developing GREEN Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis Strategies.
