Dr. GPCR Newsletter May, 2024

Dear Readers,

Welcome to our monthly Dr. GPCR Newsletter!

Listen to the video edition of the newsletter with Dr. GPCR Founder and Director Dr. Yamina Berchiche.

Let’s dive into the news.

Dr. GPCR Ecosystem

In case you haven’t heard the news, Dr. GPCR is officially a non-profit organization! This milestone reinforces our mission, allowing us to continue dedicating our activities to serving the community.

We are eager to embark on this new chapter with renewed passion and dedication. Thank you for being part of this journey with us; your continued support is crucial as we work together to build a brighter future for all.

Listen to episode 150 of the podcast to meet our volunteer team. These are the latest contributor articles published:

• Dr. Inês Pinheiro published GPCRs are not simple on-off switches: deep dive into GPCR-ligand interactions

• Dr. Monserrat Avila-Zozaya published From DNA day to GPCR genomics

• Dr. John Teye Azietaku published Illuminating GPCR Research: FRET and BRET-Based Sensors Shed Light on Cellular Signaling

• Ya-Tzu Li published Dynamic GPCR activation revealed through time-resolved Cryo-EM

• Cam Sinh Lu published Extracellular signal-regulated kinases – a potential pathway for GPCR-targeted drug discovery

Dr. GPCR Podcast

We released two special episodes of the Dr.GPCR Podcast presenting our Volunteer Team and the newly created Dr.GPCR Board. 

In Episode 150, we highlighted the dedication and expertise of our volunteers, past and present, who have been instrumental in driving our mission forward. Watch this to meet Shivani Sachdev, Inês Pinheiro, Monserrat Avila-Zozaya, Ya-Tzu Li, Cam Sinh Lu, and John Teye Azietaku.

In Episode 151, we also introduced the distinguished members of our new Board, whose diverse backgrounds and insights will guide our strategic vision. Listen to Drs. Maria Waldhoer, JoAnn Trejo, and Anne Marie Quinn. These episodes not only mark our transition to a non-profit but also showcase the incredible talent and passion within our community.

Adhesion GPCR workshop 2024

We are co-organizing the Adhesion GPCR workshop 2024, the first in-person event gathering we have the pleasure to co-organize.

Register now and join us in the vibrant heart of Mexico City at the prestigious venue, CINVESTAV - Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN (Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute).

We are also offering sponsorship opportunities for this premier scientific meeting, which brings together leaders and innovators in the adhesion GPCR community.

Dr. GPCR University

The Advanced data analysis for GPCR pharmacology hands-on workshop led by Dr. Sam Hoare ends May 30th.

We’ve had great discussions, and questions keep popping up in the private group.

If you want to join the next Dr. GPCR University courses, mark your calendar for September and October 2024. Dr. Terry Kenakin will be back with two back-to-back classes. Stay tuned as we plan to open registrations for both classes in July 2024.

Dr. GPCR Symposia 2024

Watch the previous Dr. GPCR Symposia talks using your Ecosystem Premium Membership. Visit our website and check out all our content on demand: talks, presentations, panel discussions, and more. Hours of content are waiting for you!

If you’re from a developing country or facing financial hardships, please contact us at Hello@DrGPCR.com for a 90% discount on our premium membership.

Dr. GPCR Jobs

Have you read our latest job opportunity spotlight article? Our Chief Matchmaker, Mark Schmeizl had the pleasure of talking with Beth Fleck, Director of In Vitro Pharmacology at Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, and decided to share their conversation to give you insights you will not likely read in the job description.

Mark can help you find your perfect match if you want to hire or be hired. He has experience connecting candidates with employers and will work with you to understand your needs and preferences to ensure a successful match. Contact Mark today to get started.