CDD Vault User Group Meeting
June 23, 2025
Toronto, Canada
Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD) is thrilled to announce its inaugural Canadian User Group Meeting! This milestone event will bring together scientists, researchers, and industry professionals to share insights, discuss best practices, and explore the latest advancements in drug discovery and informatics.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with fellow CDD Vault users, hear from industry experts, and gain hands-on knowledge to maximize their use of CDD’s platform. Whether you’re a seasoned user or just getting started, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the growing CDD community in Canada.
Location:
- The Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON
Speakers:
Carolyn Cummins, PhD | University of Toronto
Peter Toogood, PhD | University of Michigan
Mark Reed, PhD | University Health Network, Treventis Corporation
Lee Fader, PhD | Congruence Therapeutics
Brian Wilson | Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
Alex Clark, PhD | Collaborative Drug Discovery
Ralphie Fiorenza | Collaborative Drug Discovery
Panelists:
Jon Stokes, PhD | McMaster University
Erin Davis, PhD | X-Chem
Joshua Pottel, PhD | Molecular Forecaster
See full speaker and panelist bios here
Agenda:
8:45am Registration Opens
9:15am Welcome Notes
9:45am Taking the Plunge: An Academic Lab with Long-Term Drug Discovery Project turns to CDD Vault
Carolyn Cummins, PhD. Associate Professor and Graduate Director of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | Associate Scientific Director of the Next Generation Precision Medicine Initiative (PRiME)
10:15am Leveraging CDD Vault to Accelerate Drug Discovery at OICR
Brian Wilson. Senior Research Scientist, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
10:45am Break
11:00am Panel Discussion: Transforming Drug Discovery Through Data-Driven Approaches
Panelists: Erin Davis, PhD, Jon Stokes, PhD, Josh Pottel, PhD.
12:00pm Lunch
1:30pm Research Informatics to Production: Zero to One, One to Many
Alex Clark, PhD. Research Scientist, Collaborative Drug Discovery
1:50pm Implementing CDD Vault as an Informatics Solution Across Michigan Drug Discovery
Peter Toogood, PhD. Director of Michigan Drug Discovery | Research Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry
2:20pm Break
2:35pm CDD Roadmap
Ralphie Fiorenza. Product Manager, Collaborative Drug Discovery
2:55pm Agility, Integration and Courage in Drug Discovery
Lee Fader. PhD. Vice-President of Chemistry, Congruence Therapeutics
3:55pm Networking and Exploring Exhibits
Enjoy networking and explore some of the ROM’s exciting exhibits: Chinese Architecture, Gallery of China and First Peoples Art & Culture
Free event - Space is limited, please RSVP