Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery
The Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery (MIDD) was established to advance research and later-stage development of new drugs from research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and collaborating institutions. The Institute will focus on several areas of research strength at UWM; with initiatives in neuroscience, cancer, and infectious diseases. Because of the cross-functional nature of drug discovery and development, the MIDD is focused on collaborations among UWM departments, regional and national academic centers, and medical product companies.
Key Elements of the MIDD Mission
- Support exploratory research in focus therapeutic areas
- Conduct pre-clinical and clinical studies leading to Proof-of-Concept
- Provide project management, regulatory, CM&C, clinical design, and logistical expertise
for development projects - Form research and product development collaborations
- Work closely with the UWM Research Foundation on patenting and licensing
- Enhance educational opportunities through curriculum and fellowship programs
- Develop linkages to the greater UWM community and promote regional economic development
Institute for Drug Discovery News
Welcome to the new MIDD website! We hope that you will visit the site often for updates on MIDD activities, research updates, regulatory actions, and current news in pharmaceutical discovery and development.
A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available for an individual with strong experience in medicinal chemistry and biochemistry in the group of Prof. Arnold. The project is focused on the synthesis of structural analogs of small molecules with the ability to inhibit nuclear receptor coregulator interactions. See full position description in the NEWS & EVENTS page. (www.arnoldgroup.org)
The MIDD has joined the Lilly PD2 Open Innovation initiative. This program provides our researchers access to sophisticated in vitro model systems to support drug discovery programs. The program provides chemoinformatic tools and phenotypic assays in select therapeutic areas. For more information contact us at drug-discovery@uwm.edu.