Rafael C. Bernardi
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Rafael C. Bernardi
@rcbernardi.bsky.social
Biophysicist exploring the mechanobiology of bacterial adhesion and protein interactions. Associate Professor at Auburn University. Contributor to NAMD, VMD, and QwikMD. Computational modeling, molecular dynamics, and single-molecule force spectroscopy.
I’m very honored to be selected for the 2026 Early Career Award from the Biophysical Society’s Theory & Computation Subgroup.

I want to thank the colleagues who nominated and supported me, as well as the committee for this recognition.
September 12, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Proud to have presented our latest work at #BPS2025 today! Great discussions on mechanostability, bacterial adhesion, and molecular biophysics. Exciting times for our research! @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Huge success for #VMD2 on Monday! This Tuesday at #BPS2025, we’re showing how VMD2 & NAMD3 power our mechanobiology research. Dont miss: @priscila-gomes.bsky.social Molecular Dynamics Platform (4PM, Rm 515B); Me: Multiscale Biophysical Modeling Workshop (8:45PM, Rm 515A)
@biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
VMD 2.0 at @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social 2025.
In Los Angeles? Stop by Diego Enry Barreto Gomes’ poster (B511) today to chat about new VMD 2.0 features! Huge thanks to Shao-Chian Chen, John Stone, Barry Isralewitz, Emad Tajkhorshid, and NIH/NSF for making this possible! 🔬✨ #VMD2 #BPS2025
February 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🚀 First Bluesky Post! 🎉 VMD 2.0 Alpha is here! Released today at BPS 2025, this is the biggest update in 30 years—new UI, real-time ray tracing, fast surfaces, UHD & touchscreen support. Monthly updates coming in 2025! Try it now! #VMD #BPS2025 #MolecularVisualization
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February 17, 2025 at 6:56 AM