Senthil Gounder, PhD, is a research scientist/lab manager in the Department of Gastroenterology at Duke University School of Medicine. He is also the project manager for Team Liddle. Senthil collaborates and coordinates multiple projects in academia and industry. He received his doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology and Toxicology) from the Harrison School of Pharmacy at Auburn University. He has over 17 years of research experience in neurodegenerative disease and disease modifying-drug development. Senthil’s current research experience emphasizes the nigrostriatal dopamine pathway, gut-brain axis, microbiome, and target-based drug development to prevent or halt Parkinson’s disease progression. Notably, his completed projects are now moving forward with Phase I and II clinical trials (Nilotinib, K0706, and Ikt-148009). He has over five years of experience with a proven record of leading multiple projects from planning to execution, overseeing, and following up with project milestones.
Project Manager
Senthil Gounder, PhD
Duke University
Senthil Gounder, PhD, is a research scientist/lab manager in the Department of Gastroenterology at Duke University School of Medicine. He is also the project manager for Team Liddle. Senthil collaborates and coordinates multiple projects in academia and industry. He received his doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology and Toxicology) from the Harrison School of Pharmacy at Auburn University. He has over 17 years of research experience in neurodegenerative disease and disease modifying-drug development. Senthil’s current research experience emphasizes the nigrostriatal dopamine pathway, gut-brain axis, microbiome, and target-based drug development to prevent or halt Parkinson’s disease progression. Notably, his completed projects are now moving forward with Phase I and II clinical trials (Nilotinib, K0706, and Ikt-148009). He has over five years of experience with a proven record of leading multiple projects from planning to execution, overseeing, and following up with project milestones.
