People
A collaborative training environment
The Salsbury Group brings together molecular physics, computation, data analysis, and biomedical questions while training students to make careful, reproducible scientific arguments.
Principal investigator
Freddie Salsbury, PhD
Professor of Physics
Freddie Salsbury leads computational and theoretical biophysics research focused on biomolecular structure, dynamics, allostery, statistical analysis, and molecular discovery.
Current public roles
- Physics Graduate Program Director
- Assistant Director of Health Professions
- Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
Mentoring and collaboration
Students
Develop research independence
Students learn a physical system and computational workflow, then take increasing ownership of validation, interpretation, reproducibility, and scientific communication.
Collaborators
Connect computation with experiment
Collaborative projects begin with a well-defined biological or molecular question and a realistic plan for how simulation or data analysis can provide testable insight.
Opportunities
The current Wake Forest Physics biophysics directory lists the Salsbury Group as accepting graduate and undergraduate students. Availability can change with project fit, preparation, timing, and funding, so prospective researchers should confirm current opportunities before making plans.
Graduate students
Apply through Wake Forest Physics
Review the official graduate-program requirements and application process, then contact the group with your scientific interests and relevant preparation.
Undergraduate students
Build computational research experience
Useful preparation can include physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, programming, data analysis, or prior laboratory and research experience.
Next step
Start with a focused introduction
Briefly describe the questions that interest you, your current stage, relevant coursework or experience, and the kind of opportunity you are seeking.
Official program requirements and recruiting indicators are maintained by the Wake Forest Department of Physics.