Derek Taylor

Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

About

Structural biologist and pharmacology leader with 25+ years of experience driving innovative research at the intersection of protein structure, drug discovery, and therapeutic development. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists and translating fundamental discoveries into therapeutic solutions.

Experience

  • Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

  • Case Western Reserve University (17 yrs 6 mos)
    • Vice Chair
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Professor
      2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

      Department of Pharmacology; Secondary Appointment: Department of Biochemistry

    • Associate Professor
      2017 - 2021 · 4 yrs

      Department of Pharmacology; Secondary Appointment: Department of Biochemistry

  • Associate Director of Shared Resources at Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Assistant Dean at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • Vice President & Head of Structural Biology at Rappta Therapeutics
    Sep 2019 - Jan 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos