Theodore Kamenecka, Ph.D.

About Theodore Kamenecka

Additional Positions:

Associate Professor of Molecular Therapeutics, Molecular Therapeutics

2015 – 2017 · Scripps Research

Assistant Professor, Molecular Therapeutics

2013 – 2015 · Scripps Research

Associate Scientific Director II

2004 – 2015 · Translational Research Institute, Scripps Research

Senior Staff Scientist (Joint Appointment), Chemistry

2004 – 2012 · Scripps Research

Research Profile

Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery

The research interest in my group is in the design, synthesis and evaluation of novel compounds of biological and therapeutic interest. Currently, we are involved in the design and synthesis of novel small molecule modulators of nuclear receptors, GPCR’s, ion channels, kinases and mitochondria for the therapeutic treatment of addiction, diabetes and obesity, multiple sclerosis, cognitive health and aging. Working closely with other departments such as molecular biology, pharmacology, and drug metabolism, we optimize lead compounds for potency, ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion), safety pharmacology, and toxicology in order to generate compounds suitable for preclinical development.

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0002-3077-0167

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

Education

1. Post-doctorate

   1996-1998 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

2. Ph.D. in Chemistry

   1990-1996 University of California, Irvine

3. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

   1986-1990 University of Rochester

Contact Details

Phones:

Business:

(561) 228-2207

Emails:

Business:

t.kamenecka@ufl.edu

Addresses:

Business Mailing:

A207
130 SCRIPPS WAY BLDG 2A1
JUPITER FL 33458

Business Street:

Room A230
110 Scripps Way
Jupiter FL 33458