Philadelphia Drug Discovery Forum

The PDDF, in partnership with The Wistar Institute’s Center for Advanced Therapeutics, brings together scientists from academia, biopharma, and government to accelerate drug discovery.

We aim to build networks that span the full spectrum of drug discovery—from target identification and assay development to medicinal chemistry and clinical candidate selection. These efforts cover both chemical entities and complex biologics at the interface of chemistry and biology. The PDDF fosters an open, interactive environment that encourages networking, sparks new ideas, and fuels collaborations. The PDDF’s long-term mission is to strengthen regional partnerships that drive innovation for the benefit of patients and the global community.