Robert J. Schumacher, Ph.D., Scientific Director
 Robert J. Schumacher, Ph.D. is the Scientific Director for the Center for Translational Medicine. Prior to joining the Center for Translational Medicine, Dr. Schumacher directed preclinical and clinical studies in a wide array of therapeutic areas, including CNS, oncology, analgesia, and infectious diseases. His drug development experience ranges from candidate evaluation and selection, through preclinical studies and IND development, to clinical development and the filing of marketing applications. He has also developed regulatory strategies to support drug development programs and has worked directly and effectively with the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
Educational Background - B.S., Chemistry (ACS), St Cloud State University, St Cloud, Minnesota, 1990
- Ph.D., Biomedical Science (Biochemistry), Mayo Graduate School, Rochester, Minnesota, 1996
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Biochemistry, Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, 1996 – 1999
Professional Background - Medical Writer, Purdue Pharma L.P., 1999 – 2000
- Clinical Research Scientist, Purdue Pharma L.P., 2000 – 2003
- Senior Clinical Research Scientist, Purdue Pharma L.P., 2004
- Clinical Scientist, KV Pharmaceuticals, 2004 – 2006
- Associate Director, Clinical Development, KV Pharmaceuticals, 2006 – 2007
- Director, Clinical Sciences, KV Pharmaceuticals, 2007 – 2008
- Scientific Director, Mayo Clinical Trial Services, Mayo Clinic, 2008 – 2009
- Assistant Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Mayo Clinic, 2008 – 2009
- Scientific Director, Center for Translational Medicine, University of Minnesota Academic Health Center, 2009 – present
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