Learn about the latest news and events involving CNPD3 research and faculty.
CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. Weiping Tang
Wednesday Dec. 6th 2023, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Communicore C1-017 Dr. Tang’s presentation title is ” Development of Enabling Platforms for Degraders of Disease-associated Proteins”

CNPD3 Seminar Series |Dr. Mohamed Donia
Wednesday, Nov .8th 2023 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Communicore C1-017 Dr.Donia’s presentation is titled “Production and metabolism of bioactive molecules by the human microbiome”

CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. John Porco
Friday, Nov. 3, from 10 – 11 a.m. in Auditorium 6120 Shands Building Dr. Porco’s presentation is titled “Chemical Synthesis of Complex Molecules for Translational Science”

CNPD3 Seminar Series | Dr. Kou-San Ju
Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 10 – 11 a.m. in Communicore C1-017 Dr. Kou-San Ju’s presentation is titled “Genomics-Accelerated Discovery and Biosynthesis of Phosphonate Natural Products.”

News
36th Annual Research Showcase spotlights student and trainee-led research
The UF College of Pharmacy’s centennial-year edition of Research Showcase put the spotlight on graduate student and trainee research during an action-packed two days in February.

UF researchers discover marine natural product off Florida’s coast that could help fight cancer
Dr. Hendrik Luesch and a team of researchers have discovered a novel marine natural product that binds to a new site of tubulin, an important target for cancer drugs.

Kratom: What science is discovering about the risks and benefits of a controversial herb
Dr. Chris McCurdy explains how science is attempting to answer safety questions around kratom in this Conversation story.

Dr. Chris McCurdy’s kratom alkaloid study featured on the cover of ACS Pharmacology and Translational Science
McCurdy began researching kratom in 2005 and the study represents the first time his team’s kratom research has appeared on a journal cover.
