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. 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.”
CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. Ken Hsu
Wednesday, January 29th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am in C1-004 Dr. Hsu’s presentation title is “Engineering Covalent Chemistry for Scientific and Therapeutic Discovery”
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Using generative AI to engineer enzymes, UF researchers help transform biotechnology
A grant from the U.S. Department of Defense is allowing investigators to advance enzyme engineering.
UF College of Pharmacy faculty and staff honored by UF Center for Teaching Excellence
Oliver Grundmann, Ph.D., and Brandon Heinz, Ph.D., have been recognized by the UF Center for Teaching Excellence.
Students demonstrate innovation and collaboration at 38th Annual Research Showcase
The Feb. 17 event saw 112 poster presentations and 12 oral presentations from UF pharmacy students and trainees.
Kratom science and policy take center stage at international symposium
Nearly 100 attendees from Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America participated in the Fourth International Kratom Symposium, hosted by the UF College of Pharmacy.