

From Discovery to Clinic: A Chemist's Guide to Drug Development
The path from promising compound to clinic-ready drug candidate is long and complex. In this session, Tim Dore brings a chemist's perspective to the full arc of drug development — from early hit identification and lead optimization through development candidate selection, IND-enabling studies, and post-market surveillance. Whether you are a researcher exploring translational pathways or a founder building a therapeutic program, this session offers a grounded, practical look at one of the most complex journeys in science.

Tim Dore, PhD
SEMINAR SPEAKER
Tim Dore is a medicinal chemist and chemical biologist with deep expertise in translating early-stage science into therapeutic programs. He has held leadership roles at Matchpoint Therapeutics and a Flagship Pioneering startup, runs an active consulting practice serving biotech companies and research institutions, and is a Professor of the Practice at Tufts University. He holds a PhD in chemistry from Stanford University and completed postdoctoral training with Nobel Laureate Roger Y. Tsien at UC San Diego.
June 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
In-Person Attendance: JHTV - 1812 Ashland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21205
(lunch will be provided to those attending in person)
Virtual Attendance: Zoom (a link will be provided upon registration)
**Please note our speaker will be joining us virtually**