
D3 PLATFORM
D3 Platform
The chemical focus of the CNPD3 is on unique natural products, and the goal is to fully exploit the biosynthetic and therapeutic potential of untapped biodiversity for drug discovery. Candidate compounds are investigated for further development through interactive chemistry and pharmacology efforts. The center embraces all aspects of natural products research from discovery, biosynthesis and chemical synthesis, assay development, screening and target identification to drug development.

CNPD3 FOCUS AND RESEARCH
CNPD3 FOCUS AND RESEARCH
Microbial Genomics & Synthetic Biology
CNPD3 FOCUS AND RESEARCH
Molecular Diversity and Screening
CNPD3 FOCUS AND RESEARCH
Molecular Pharmacology
CNPD3 FOCUS AND RESEARCH
AI-based and Structure-based Drug Design & Optimization
CNPD3 FOCUS AND RESEARCH
Synthetic Chemistry
CNPD3 Focus and Research
PROTAC & Targeted Therapeutics
CNPD3 FOCUS AND RESEARCH
Botanical Translational Science
CNPD3 FOCUS AND RESEARCH
Animal Models of Disease
A New Wave of MEDICINE
Dr. Hendrik Luesch
Answering the Call
In an ocean of possibilities, Dr. Hendrik Luesch is answering the call to make the next great drug discovery. His work takes him below the surface of the sea, where new medicines harbor hope for a healthier tomorrow.

CNPD3 Seminar series
CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. Amit Choudhary
Wednesday, April 9, from 10 – 11 a.m. in C1-004 Dr. Lowell’s presentation title is “Protein editing using small molecules.”
CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. Andrew Lowell
Wednesday, March 12, from 10 – 11 a.m. in C1-004 Dr. Lowell’s presentation title is “Antibiotic development through natural product modification.”
CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. April Risinger
Thursday, February 27, from 10- 11 a.m. in HPNP Auditorium Dr. Risinger’s presentation title is “Targeting the Cytoskeleton for Cancer Treatment: Discovering New Agents and Developing Biomarkers of Clinical Response.”
CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. Jatinder Lamba
Wednesday, February 19, from 10 – 11 a.m. in C1-004 Dr. Lamba’s presentation title is “Approaches to identify novel therapeutic targets to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia.”
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Dr. Zhonglin Liu joins the Department of Medicinal Chemistry
Dr. Liu has a joint appointment with The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter and the UF College of Pharmacy in Gainesville.
Dr. Yousong Ding promoted to professor
Dr. Ding was among six faculty members promoted in the UF College of Pharmacy this summer.
Campbell Eckhardt earns one of the nation’s top graduate fellowships
Graduate student Campbell Eckhardt has been selected for a 2025 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program award.
UF College of Pharmacy introduces 2025-26 residents and fellows
Graduate student Peter Ramdhan, Pharm.D., was selected as a PARADIGM Fellow.