Professor David E. Gloriam is a leading expert in G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) at the University of Copenhagen , Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology. Recognized as a top 1% Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, he leads GPCRdb, a major database with >50,000 annual users, and develops computational tools like GPCRgraphs for drug discovery. His innovation roles include Senior Scientific Expert at Kvantify A/S and applications in pharmaceutical industry tools with patent citations. Education: Ph.D. in Medicine (Uppsala University, 2006), M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Uppsala University, 2003) Leadership: Head of GPCRdb (2014–), EU COST Actions member (2014–17), and institutional leadership roles in Pharmaceutical Data Science unit and Research Leadership Forum Research Interests: His work spans computational modeling of GPCR dynamics, virtual screening methods for inaccessible receptors, pharmacogenomics (PGxDB platform), and biased signaling for safer drugs. He integrates structural biology, data science, and bioinformatics to advance pharmaceutical discovery. Awards: Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2022) IUPHAR Analytical Pharmacology Award (2023) Lars Arge Prize for Big Data (2021) UCPH Forward Talent Program (2019) ERC Starting Grant (2014) Teaching & Supervision: Teaches Molecular Pharmacology and AI in Drug Discovery , and supervises 3 current PhD students. He has mentored 13 PhDs and 14 Postdocs, with former members attaining tenured academic or industry roles.











