Dr. GPCR Newsletter August, 2021

Hello Readers,

We have been very busy putting the Summit program together and have fantastic news to share with you:

• Dr. GPCR Summit 2021:  The program is almost complete. We'll be bringing you to live talks, pre-recorded talks and you'll be able to come and ask Dr. Bob Lefkowitz & Dr. Randy Hall your questions about their book, science, and everything in between. Get your tickets today on Eventbrite. We've created multiple packages including an All Access package. The funds generated will be used to provide prizes for the 3 best trainee talks. Winners will also get an autographed copy of Dr. Lefkowitz's memoir.  Present a pre-recorded talk and get free access to the entire Summit! Also, if you're facing financial difficulties, would like to attend but can't submit a pre-recorded talk, reach out to us.  We want to thank our partner Domain Therapeutics for their support and for helping us bring you this fantastic summit. Domain Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering and developing innovative treatments for immuno-oncology tackling GPCR mediated immunosuppression. We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Twist Biopharma, a division of Twist Bioscience, for the 2nd edition of the Dr. GPCR Summit. Twist Biopharma provides end-to-end Solutions in Biologics Discovery & Early Development/ GPCR Therapeutics is also joining us as a partner of this year's Summit. GPCR Therapeutics's mission is to discover and develop innovative therapeutics targeting cancer based on the novel science of GPCR heteromers. Last but not least, we are happy to count Montana Molecular as our Summit partner for the second year in a row. Montana Molecular works with GPCR scientists to provide next-generation tools for analyzing GPCR signaling kinetics. Based in Bozeman Montana, the company develops genetically encoded, fluorescent biosensors that monitor signaling processes in living cells.

• Dr. GPCR Career: We've updated our career page and you can now send us your job opening descriptions by filling out a simple form. Take a moment to take a look at the current job postings too.

• Life Career Job: Powered by Dr. GPCR and in response to overwhelming demand, we are bringing early-career scientists and students a tailored course series on how to transition to industry. We'll also be launching a new podcast in the fall to support the career course. In the meantime listen to episode 0 of the new podcast now.

• Dr. GPCR Testimonials: Now that we are 1-year old, we'd love to hear from you. Let us know how you think Dr. GPCR has affected you and the field today.

• Dr. GPCR in the media: We try to be present at events constantly. See where we've been featured. We're always happy to participate in events.

• Dr. GPCR Virtual Cafe:  In case you missed the May Virtual Cafe with the fantastic team of GPCRdb, you can watch the recording today! Also, don't forget to register for our next Virtual Cafe on August 26th with Dr. Sam Hoare. Get your tickets today on Eventbrite. It's FREE!

• Dr. GPCR Podcast: This month on the podcast our guests are Dr. Simone Prömel & Dr. Ines Liebscher; from Addgene Dr. Michael Lemieux, Dr. Nyla Naim, Dr. Jason Nasse; Dr. Sudha Shenoy, and Dr. Thomas P. Sakmar

• Dr. GPCR on YouTube: Make sure you subscribe to our channel to watch the recorded Dr. GPCR Virtual Cafe talks in case you miss it. Did you know all the podcast episodes and Dr. GPCR Summit talks are available on YouTube?

• Did you know you can also become a Dr. GPCR Member? You’ll get your own membership page on DrGPCR.com and much more!​

• Did you know that you can support and sponsor Dr.GPCR's efforts to serve the GPCR community?