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Editorial
. 2019 Apr 15;10(5):687-689.
doi: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.9b00107. eCollection 2019 May 9.

A Medicinal Chemist's Perspective on Transitioning from Industry to Academic Drug Discovery

James C Barrow  1   2
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Editorial

A Medicinal Chemist's Perspective on Transitioning from Industry to Academic Drug Discovery

James C Barrow. ACS Med Chem Lett. .

Abstract

Medicinal chemists have increasing opportunities to transition from the pharmaceutical industry to academic medical centers interested in translational research. This Viewpoint highlights some of the differences between these two cultures and strategies to succeed in academic drug discovery.

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Conflict of interest statement

The author declares no competing financial interest.

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