Marc Nazaré

Prof. Dr. Marc Nazaré leads the Nazaré Group at the Leibniz Research Institute for Molecular Pharmacology (FMP) in Berlin and holds a honorary professorship at the University of Bielefeld. His research focuses on designing chemical probes and imaging tools to study biological processes, with emphasis on modulating protein interactions and developing fluorescent sensors for biomedical applications. He has extensive industry experience, including roles at Sanofi and collaborations with pharmaceutical companies like AstraZeneca and Roche.

• Education: PhD in Organic Chemistry (University of Karlsruhe, 1999)
• Affiliations: FMP (since 2013), EU-OPENSCREEN partner
• Key Projects: Development of MAGL imaging probes, fluorescent chemical sensors, and targeted protein degradation tools

His group has produced over 20 patents, including work on P2Y12 antagonists, tankyrase inhibitors, and novel probe scaffolds. Collaborations span academia and industry, with a focus on translational applications in drug discovery and diagnostics.