Zoran Radić is an Associate Adjunct Professor at UC San Diego and a Scientific Advisor (equivalent of Research Professor) at University of Zagreb in Croatia. Radić’s work is funded by the National Institute of Health. ​He is an independent user of Nanome software. Zoran’s work relies heavily on the visualization of macromolecular structures. “As a part of an academic institution [Radić is] not allowed to work for profit. However, Nanome solutions allow [Radić] to present [himself] as a more competitive educator and researcher, both nationally and internationally.”

Prior to using Nanome software, Radić had “difficulty perceiving experimentally accurate details of binding interactions of small ligands in the active center of my enzyme. In particular, [Radić had trouble] perceiving accurate molecular volumes…”

To resolve this, Radić experimented with alternative VR software solutions like Molecular Rift. “The experience was very limited [as Radić] was left to struggle with custom software implementation in a unique software/hardware environment… [Radić] was able to load and see several PDB structures with limited rendering, but unable to manipulate and interact with the molecule. Molecules were static in a single view and single rendering option.”

Radić encountered Nanome software via a researcher colleague. It became immediately obvious that “NanoPro was the product [Radić] wanted, needed and was in line with [his] research interests, projects and associated funding resources.​” NanoPro stood out for its “aesthetically impressive visual rendering, accuracy in representation of molecular attributes and capability to collaborate between multiple users,​ i.e. share the same VR space and objects between several users….” Additionally “the Nanome Inc. development and management teams were unparalleled, impressive and highly productive in supporting [Radić] as a customer.”

Today, Radić uses Nanome software to visualize macromolecular structures deposited in RCSB PDB, present unpublished macromolecular structures to colleagues and visitors., and analyze the results of pairwise computational comparisons of ligand-free and liganded macromolecular structures. Radić relies upon Nanome software for the “ability to manipulate independently multiple macromolecular objects in a single VR space with display and rendering control down at an atomic level.”

Shortly after complimenting his personal workflow with Nanome software, Radić implemented the software with his students. The process was “seamless. [Radić’s] hardware capacities grew from one to six VR stations… with impeccable support.” He uses Nanome software to introduce students to molecular level drug target interactions. Radić’s six VR workstations facilitate classes between three and twenty students in size, ​at both UCSD and UZ. At least four students use these workstations on a daily basis.

Furthermore, Radić implements Nanome solutions to deliver dozens of lectures and seminars across the globe. He intends to establish “shared collaborative VR interactions between [his] laboratory and out-of-state research collaborators.”

Thanks to Nanome software, Radić is recognized as a “technologically advanced teacher and researcher able to adopt new, evolving technologies rapidly and efficiently.” He is invited regularly to speak at the NIH, NASA, and universities​ in the US, Sweden, and Croatia.