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.
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CNPD3 Seminar series
CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. Severin T. Schneebeli
Tuesday, March 31, from 10 – 11 a.m. in C1-15 Dr. Schneebeli’s presentation title is “Integrating Single-molecule Sequencing and Computational Modeling to Accelerate Peptide Drug Discovery.”
CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. Danette Daniels
Wednesday, March 4, from 10 – 11 a.m. in C1-15 Dr. Daniel’s presentation title is “Towards new cancer medicines with degraders of chromatin regulatory proteins.”
CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. Aarron Willingham
Wednesday, February 4, from 10 – 11 a.m. in C1-15 Dr. Willingham’s presentation title is “Adventures in Biologics Drug Development.”
CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. Elizabeth Mormino
Monday, January 26, from 10 – 11 a.m. in C1-11 Dr. Mormino’s presentation title is “Heterogenous pathways underlying cognitive variability in human aging.”
DEPARTMENT NEWS
UF College of Pharmacy hosts 39th Annual Research Showcase
Students, trainees, faculty and staff from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy filled the Reitz Union on Feb. 9 for the 39th Annual Research Showcase.
Dr. Ranjala Ratnayake honored with Superior Accomplishment Award
Dr. Ratnayake was recognized for her leadership in the renovation of a new $10 million, 14,500-square-foot laboratory designed to advance UF’s integrated drug discovery initiatives.
Dr. Chenglong Li appointed chair of the Department of Medicinal Chemistry
Li steps into a leadership role of a top-ranked medicinal chemistry department that has grown substantially over the past decade.
Trilateral global research partnership in marine natural products may trigger new wave of drug discovery
The UF CNPD3 will collaborate with Singapore to tap Indonesia’s rich marine biodiversity.