Dilinie Fernando
Principal Scientist @Superluminal Medicines Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Scientist @Superluminal Medicines Inc.
EDUCATION
North Dakota State University
B.S, Chemistry
Washington State University
Masters, Organic Chemistry
SKILLS
ABOUT DILINIE FERNANDO
I am an innovative medicinal chemist with over 18 years of expertise in medicinal chemistry, complemented by an additional 8 years in process chemistry. My career has been marked by significant contributions to the advancement of nine clinical candidates, showcasing my ability to drive projects to success. I thrive in collaborative team environments, adeptly balancing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines while effectively enhancing productivity through strategic partnerships with contract research organizations (CROs)-My deep knowledge of cutting-edge organic synthesis techniques enables me to develop convergent routes that produce advanced intermediates and create impactful compound libraries, significantly accelerating project progress-I specialize in structure-based design and leverage advanced ADME predictive tools along with data analysis software such as MOE, PyMOL and Pipeline Pilot to ensure data-driven decision-making-I have successfully led initiatives focusing on reaction optimization and solid form identification, employing innovative multi-parameter screening methodologies to achieve results in pilot plant scale-My contributions extend to co-authoring 15 patents and 20 research papers in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, reflecting my commitment to advancing the field of medicinal chemistry.
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