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Drugging COVID
Northeastern University
An interactive installation that explores the interaction between existing drugs and the COVID-19 virus, using laser engravings on glass cubes to visualize the involved protein networks and explore the therapeutic potential of the drugs through a tangible representation.
“Drugging COVID” is an interactive installation that blends art, science, and technology to visualize the identification of existing drugs potentially effective against COVID-19. The project, in collaboration with Harvard and Boston universities, defined and analyzed different approaches to applying artificial intelligence and network medicine to the analysis of over 6,000 approved drugs, mapping their interactions with human proteins targeted by the virus.
The artwork consists of laser-engraved glass cubes, each representing a tested drug. Each cube is linked to a subcellular network, visible through the laser engravings, that shows how the drug interacts with the human protein network. This tangible representation allows visitors to explore the complex interactions between drugs and proteins, offering a visual understanding of their therapeutic potential.
This combination of art and science not only makes complex concepts more accessible but also stimulates reflection on the challenges and opportunities in the search for treatments for emerging diseases, contributing to the dialogue between art and science and highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary innovation in the fight against pandemics.
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