Drug Discovery Center
The primary focus of the Drug Discovery Center is to facilitate and accelerate drug discovery and the translation of new basic discoveries into therapies to improve human health. Research expertise at the center will provide resources, knowledge, and services to complete the drug development process from target validation, drug design, and drug delivery to clinical application.
Core Services
- Discovery to Clinic
- Collaborations
- Funding opportunity guidance
- Non-GLP PK and Tox studies
Signature Program
PAST TAP Projects
Therapeutic Accelerator Program (TAP) Funds Three Projects to Facilitate Drug Discovery

Andreas Beyer, PhD
Associate Professor

Abhay Singh Chauhan, PhD, MPharm, BPharm
Associate Professor Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences

John A. Auchampach, PhD
Professor and Vice-Chair
Projects target the prevention & treatment of chronic pain, cardiovascular damage resulting from cancer treatment & aging. Dr. Beyer’s project is made possible by the MCW Cardiovascular Center by the generous support of the Smith Family.
The three funded projects target the prevention & treatment of chronic pain, cardiovascular damage, and aging.
Contact: Ranjit Verma, PhD | rverma@mcw.edu | (414) 955-5743