In July of 2016, I decided to make a full circle and return to my alma matter Northeastern University (NEU), where I was first initiated in research, as the Professor and Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the School of Pharmacy. I see a great opportunity in bringing together Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Delivery, Pharmacology/Physiology, and Structural Biology with the aim to form a solid foundation of pre-clinical studies on the action of pharmaceuticals and naturally occurring substances. NEU’s lead in cooperative education and Boston’s lead in the biotech sector offer exciting opportunities for developing strong relationships between academia and industry that could facilitate the process from discovery to application. With an emphasis on targeting membrane proteins I aspire not only to continue my three lines of research interests but also to stimulate a unique environment through Pharmaceutical Sciences, where significant advances toward solving important health challenges can be achieved.
