Work with thought leaders and academic experts in drug discovery

Companies can benefit from working with academic researchers in Drug Discovery in several ways. These experts can provide valuable insights and expertise in developing new drugs, conducting preclinical and clinical trials, and optimizing drug discovery processes. They can also offer access to cutting-edge technologies and research facilities, as well as collaborations with other academic institutions and industry partners. Additionally, academic researchers can help companies stay updated with the latest advancements in the field and provide guidance on regulatory requirements and intellectual property issues. By collaborating with academic researchers in Drug Discovery, companies can accelerate their drug development efforts, enhance their scientific credibility, and gain a competitive edge in the market.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in drug discovery include Dr. Everson A Nunes, Ph.D., Ajay Badhan, Aimee Eggler, Elena Shersher, Ph.D., Regan Hamel, Ammon Posey, Dr. Justin Whalley, Ph.D, and Maurice O'Sullivan.

Dr. Everson A Nunes, Ph.D.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post-Doctoral Fellow at McMaster University | former Associate Professor - Physiological Sciences
Most Relevant Research Interests
Drug Discovery
Other Research Interests (39)
skeletal muscle
nutrition
physical activity
obesity
cancer
And 34 more
About
Dr. Everson A Nunes is a highly accomplished researcher and educator in the field of physiological sciences. He received his Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a focus on Physiological Sciences from Universidade Federal do Paraná in 2009, after completing a BSc in Human Nutrition and an MSc in Physiological Sciences. He also holds a specialization in Exercise Physiology and a BSc in Biological Sciences from Universidade Federal do Paraná. Dr. Nunes has a strong background in research, having completed two post-doctoral fellowships at McMaster University and Universidade Federal do Paraná. He has also held positions as an associate professor and assistant professor at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, and his research focuses on the effects of exercise and nutrition on physiological processes in the human body. In addition to his research, Dr. Nunes is also a dedicated educator. He has taught at various universities in Brazil, including Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Universidade Gama Filho, Faculdades Integradas Espírita, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná, and Faculdade do Litoral Sul. He is known for his dynamic teaching style and his ability to engage students in complex physiological concepts. Dr. Nunes is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Nutrition, the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, the Canadian Nutrition Society and the Brazilian Society of Physiology. He is also a regular speaker at national and international conferences, sharing his expertise and research findings with colleagues and students. Overall, Dr. Nunes is a highly qualified and experienced professional in physiological sciences, metabolism, cancer and nutrition. His dedication to research and education makes him a valuable asset to any institution.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

97 total publications

Implications of Palmitoleic Acid (Palmitoleate) On Glucose Homeostasis, Insulin Resistance and Diabetes

Current Drug Targets / Mar 30, 2017

Nunes, E., & Rafacho, A. (2017). Implications of Palmitoleic Acid (Palmitoleate) On Glucose Homeostasis, Insulin Resistance and Diabetes. Current Drug Targets, 18(6), 619–628. https://doi.org/10.2174/1389450117666151209120345

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Aimee Eggler

Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Villanova University
Most Relevant Research Interests
Drug Discovery
Other Research Interests (18)
Biochemistry
Physiology (medical)
Toxicology
Organic Chemistry
Clinical Biochemistry
And 13 more
About
Dr. Eggler has 20 years of experience in the field of redox biology, with a focus on the Nrf2 transcription factor, a master regulator of antioxidant, detoxification and anti-inflammatory genes. She is also an award-winning educator and the recipient of the Villanova University Junior Faculty Excellence in Teaching award. Her interests in education include innovation in teaching metabolism from a logic-based perspective.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

25 total publications

Discovery of N-(benzo[1,2,3]triazol-1-yl)-N-(benzyl)acetamido)phenyl) carboxamides as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) 3CLpro inhibitors: Identification of ML300 and noncovalent nanomolar inhibitors with an induced-fit binding

Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters / Nov 01, 2013

Turlington, M., Chun, A., Tomar, S., Eggler, A., Grum-Tokars, V., Jacobs, J., Daniels, J. S., Dawson, E., Saldanha, A., Chase, P., Baez-Santos, Y. M., Lindsley, C. W., Hodder, P., Mesecar, A. D., & Stauffer, S. R. (2013). Discovery of N-(benzo[1,2,3]triazol-1-yl)-N-(benzyl)acetamido)phenyl) carboxamides as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) 3CLpro inhibitors: Identification of ML300 and noncovalent nanomolar inhibitors with an induced-fit binding. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 23(22), 6172–6177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmcl.2013.08.112

Discovery, Synthesis, And Structure-Based Optimization of a Series of N-(tert-Butyl)-2-(N-arylamido)-2-(pyridin-3-yl) Acetamides (ML188) as Potent Noncovalent Small Molecule Inhibitors of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) 3CL Protease

Journal of Medicinal Chemistry / Jan 03, 2013

Jacobs, J., Grum-Tokars, V., Zhou, Y., Turlington, M., Saldanha, S. A., Chase, P., Eggler, A., Dawson, E. S., Baez-Santos, Y. M., Tomar, S., Mielech, A. M., Baker, S. C., Lindsley, C. W., Hodder, P., Mesecar, A., & Stauffer, S. R. (2013). Discovery, Synthesis, And Structure-Based Optimization of a Series of N-(tert-Butyl)-2-(N-arylamido)-2-(pyridin-3-yl) Acetamides (ML188) as Potent Noncovalent Small Molecule Inhibitors of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) 3CL Protease. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 56(2), 534–546. https://doi.org/10.1021/jm301580n

Insecticidal Activity of Cyanohydrin and Monoterpenoid Compounds

Molecules / Apr 03, 2000

Peterson, C., Tsao, R., Eggler, A., & Coats, J. (2000). Insecticidal Activity of Cyanohydrin and Monoterpenoid Compounds. Molecules, 5(12), 648–654. https://doi.org/10.3390/50400648

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Elena Shersher, Ph.D.

Miami
Cancer researcher at University of Miami
Most Relevant Research Interests
Drug discovery
Other Research Interests (5)
Cancer Research
Molecular Biology
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Cancer cell signaling
About
Elena Shersher, Ph.D. is a highly skilled and experienced biochemist with a strong background in cancer research. She received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Florida International University in 2016, where she was a recipient of a prestigious Presidential fellowship. After completing her Ph.D., Elena continued her career as a clinical program development lead and coordinator at a CRO. In 2017, Elena joined a cancer research team at the University of Miami as a researcher. In this role, she utilized her expertise in advanced laboratory techniques and data analysis to study the role of specific proteins in cancer cell signaling in order to identify promising molecular targets for therapeutic intervention. Elena's research has been published in several prestigious scientific journals, and she has presented her findings at numerous conferences. In addition to her research, Elena is also passionate about mentoring and teaching the next generation of scientists. She has served as a mentor and advisor to undergraduate and graduate students, helping them develop their research skills and guiding them in their academic and career paths. Elena's dedication and contributions to the field of cancer research have made her a valuable asset to the scientific community. With her expertise and experience, she continues to make significant advancements in understanding and treating cancer, bringing hope to those affected by this devastating disease.

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Maurice O'Sullivan

Cork
University College Cork, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences
Most Relevant Research Interests
Drug Discovery
Other Research Interests (33)
sensory
meat
dairy
consumer
Food Science
And 28 more
About
Dr. Maurice O’ Sullivan is a sensory scientist and senior lecturer in food science working in the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, UCC. In the past Maurice has worked in the food industry as a sensory scientist and flavour chemist for Diageo Baileys and Guinness. He has worked as a food technologist and process/product development scientist for the processed foods sector in the 1990’s as well as more recently a product development consultant to the dairy, meat and beverage industries. He has a Ph.D. in Sensory and Consumer science from the Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark as well as MSc. and BSc. Degrees in Food Science and Technology from University College Cork (UCC). Currently Maurice works in the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork as a senior lecturer and sensory and product reformulation project coordinator on large scale multi-million euro research projects. For many years he has also managed the “Sensory Unit” at UCC working on sensory and flavour based projects involving a diverse selection of products. This sensory science based service (at UCC) includes testing the difference, affective and descriptive analysis of foods and beverages as well as assessing shelf-life and comparing sensory results to microbiological and analytical (instrumental, physic-chemical) data using multivariate data analysis (MVA). Sensory testing is critical for new product development/optimisation, ingredient substitution and devising appropriate packaging and comparing foods or beverages to competitor’s products. Again, the key to unlocking the hidden secrets of this multimodal data is with MVA (Multivariate Data Analysis). To date Maurice has secured significant research funding of €5,300,000 Gross, €3,843,329.30 to UCC. He has worked in the area of targeted ingredient (salt, fat, sugar) reduction in foods since 1997. The focus of this research has been reduction of negative ingredients linked to civilisation diseases (Diabetes, Obesity, Heart Disease, Anaemia) while maintaining sensory properties, but also improving nutritional quality of developed products. To date this research has produced numerous publications with many more in development. Other research areas include Cross Cultural Sensory Perception of Irish Dairy Products in Asia, Europe and North America as well as Foods for the Elderly, Packaging and Meat optimisation. Maurice has published more than 200 sensory or consumer research based articles (papers, book chapters, proceedings etc.).
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

85 total publications

Dietary Compounds Influencing the Sensorial, Volatile and Phytochemical Properties of Bovine Milk

Molecules / Dec 19, 2019

Clarke, H. J., Griffin, C., Rai, D. K., O’Callaghan, T. F., O’Sullivan, M. G., Kerry, J. P., & Kilcawley, K. N. (2019). Dietary Compounds Influencing the Sensorial, Volatile and Phytochemical Properties of Bovine Milk. Molecules, 25(1), 26. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010026

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Example drug discovery projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on drug discovery?

Development of Novel Drug Candidates

An academic researcher in Drug Discovery can collaborate with a company to develop novel drug candidates. By leveraging their expertise in molecular biology, pharmacology, and medicinal chemistry, the researcher can identify potential drug targets, design and synthesize new compounds, and evaluate their efficacy and safety. This collaboration can help the company expand its drug pipeline and bring innovative therapies to the market.

Optimization of Drug Discovery Processes

Companies can collaborate with academic researchers to optimize their drug discovery processes. The researcher can provide insights into the latest techniques and technologies for high-throughput screening, virtual screening, and computational modeling. They can also help in streamlining the hit-to-lead and lead optimization stages, improving the efficiency and success rate of drug discovery projects.

Preclinical and Clinical Trials

Academic researchers with expertise in Drug Discovery can assist companies in conducting preclinical and clinical trials. They can design and execute studies to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of potential drug candidates. Their knowledge of regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines ensures that the trials are conducted in compliance with industry standards.

Collaborations with Other Academic Institutions

By collaborating with academic researchers, companies can tap into a network of other experts and institutions in the field of Drug Discovery. These collaborations can lead to joint research projects, knowledge sharing, and access to specialized resources and facilities. Such partnerships can foster innovation and accelerate the development of new drugs.

Intellectual Property and Regulatory Guidance

Academic researchers can provide guidance on intellectual property (IP) and regulatory matters related to drug discovery. They can help companies navigate the complex landscape of patents, copyrights, and licensing agreements. Additionally, they can offer insights into regulatory requirements and assist in preparing documentation for regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.