Vadim J. Gurvich

Vadim J. Gurvich, PhD, MBA, is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Minnesota. He also serves as the Associate Director of the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Development (ITDD) and as the Director of Chemical Process Development within the same institute. His dual role combines academic research with leadership in drug development and chemical process innovation.

Education:

• PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1996)
• MBA, University of Kansas (2003)
• MS, Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology (1987)

Research Interests:

His work centers on medicinal chemistry and therapeutics discovery, with a strong emphasis on chemical process development for pharmaceutical applications. His role at ITDD suggests a focus on translating early-stage drug candidates into viable therapeutic agents through scalable and efficient chemical processes. His expertise bridges academic research and practical pharmaceutical development, making him a key figure in translational drug discovery.