What is a GPCR Masterclass?

The GPCR Masterclass is a live scientific discussion with a leading expert in GPCR pharmacology, receptor biology, or drug discovery. Sessions focus on research questions, experimental interpretation, and emerging challenges in GPCR science.

Are the sessions live or recorded?

Masterclass sessions are conducted live with an invited expert. After the event, recordings are added to the Masterclass course library,(https://www.ecosystem.drgpcr.com/gpcr-university-masterclass) where Premium Members can access them on demand.

The Masterclass is designed for GPCR researchers, pharmacologists, and drug discovery scientists working in academia, biotech, and pharmaceutical research.

Can I watch sessions later if I miss the live event?

Yes. All sessions are recorded and available in the Masterclass course library for Premium Members.

Can I watch sessions later if I miss the live event?

Yes. All sessions are recorded and available in the Masterclass course library for Premium Members.

How do I fit this in my schedule?

You can attend the live discussion or watch the recording later. The Masterclass library allows members to revisit sessions at any time.

What makes the Masterclass different from reading papers or textbooks?

The Masterclass focuses on scientific interpretation and discussion. Experts explain how they think about pharmacological data, experimental design, and discovery challenges—insight that is rarely captured in publications.

What happens during the live discussion?

Each session begins with a focused presentation from the guest expert, followed by moderated discussion and questions from participants. The format allows deeper exploration of pharmacology concepts than typical conference presentations.

University / Live Masterclass Sessions

In the room with the scientist, not watching from the audience.

Live scientific exchanges with leading GPCR experts. Interactive, question-driven, frontier science. This isn't a lecture — it's a conversation with the people shaping GPCR discovery.

Masterclass is included inDr. GPCR University

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Upcoming live sessions

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Each session focuses on a specific pharmacology or GPCR discovery topic, led by a recognized expert. Live Q&A means your questions get real answers.

May 14, 2026

Dr. Sam Hoare | Pharmechanics

How Signaling Kinetics Shapes GPCR Drug Action

Translational Pharmacology & Disease Models

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June 4, 2026

Dr. Andrew Tobin | Glasgow University

How to Build Breakthrough GPCR Programs

Research Strategy

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May 21, 2026

Dr. Sudarshan Rajagopal | Duke University

The Spatiotemporal Revolution in GPCR Biology

Biased Signaling & Allosteric Modulation

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June 11, 2026

Dr. Jakob Hoeppner | Harvard University | MGH

Subcellular Regulation of PTH1R Signaling

What makes this different?

Not a lecture. Not a webinar. A scientific exchange.

The Masterclass was created because the most valuable insights in GPCR science aren't captured in papers or conference talks.

Scientist-to-scientist discussion

Extended Q&A allows deeper exploration than typical presentations. You're engaging directly with the expert — not submitting a question to a moderator.

Beyond conference time limits

Topics are explored in greater depth than standard conference talks allow. Sessions focus on scientific reasoning, data interpretation, and real discovery problems.

Focused audience of specialists

Sessions bring together GPCR researchers, pharmacologists, and discovery scientists. The conversation stays at the right level because everyone in the room speaks the same scientific language.

Every session recorded

Can't make it live? Every Masterclass is recorded and available on demand in the library. Revisit the science anytime — over 200 sessions and growing.

On-demand library

200+ expert sessions, available anytime

Full recordings of every Masterclass session. Revisit the science at your pace — filter by category, level, or instructor.

Kenneth A. Jacobson, Matteo Pavan

Structure-Based Design of Modulators of Purinergic GPCRs

Terry Kenakin

Assessing Bias: The Practical Approach

Terry Kenakin

Unconventional GPCR Ligands

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The scientists

Learn directly from world leaders in GPCR research

Dr. Matteo Pavan

Dr. Terry Kenakin

Dr. Kenneth Jacobson

Dr. Yamina Berchiche

Dr. Sam Hoare

What scientists say?

From the people in the room

Dr. Hoare is very experienced in the field. What came as a pleasant surprise was how didactical and well-thought-out his course was—highly recommended. The really unexpected was that the Q&A sessions reached the highest level—beyond excellent.
I am a convert! I will keep Dr. GPCR and the offered resources in my work sphere

GPCR researcher

Thank you for bringing this course with Dr. Kenakin. I wish Dr. GPCR the best for the sake of promoting more educational opportunities that are sorely needed in the field

GPCR researcher

The content had enough depth to satisfy the hunger for theory while being full of practical knowledge

GPCR researcher

The best pharmacology teacher teaming up with the best GPCR community platform to help train and inspire the next generation of scientists. Also super-valuable for those of us learning how to teach pharmacology

GPCR researcher

Dr. Hoare's extensive and elaborative explanation of the topics at hand was excellent and very digestible. Thoroughly enjoyed learning from him

GPCR researcher

Dr. Kenakin is a leading expert in the field. Aside from his vast experience in drug development, not to mention his extensive publication record, Dr. Kenakin is a masterful teacher and communicator.

GPCR researcher

The course was very practical and easily translatable to experiments that we could do in our own labs. It was clear that Dr. Hoare is very in touch with the technical and human challenges we encounter in our work

GPCR researcher

About the GPCR Masterclass

Masterclass is included in Dr. GPCR University

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Your professional home in GPCR science. $499/year after trial.

In the room with the scientist, not watching from the audience.

Your next Live Masterclass Session is waiting

How Signaling Kinetics Shapes GPCR Drug Action

How to Build Breakthrough GPCR Programs

The Spatiotemporal Revolution in GPCR Biology

Subcellular Regulation of PTH1R Signaling

Not a lecture. Not a webinar. A scientific exchange.

Scientist-to-scientist discussion

Beyond conference time limits

Focused audience of specialists

Every session recorded

200+ expert sessions, available anytime

Structure-Based Design of Modulators of Purinergic GPCRs

Assessing Bias: The Practical Approach

Unconventional GPCR Ligands

Learn directly from world leaders in GPCR research

From the people in the room

About the GPCR Masterclass

What is a GPCR Masterclass?

Are the sessions live or recorded?

Who should join?

Can I watch sessions later if I miss the live event?

Can I watch sessions later if I miss the live event?

How do I fit this in my schedule?

What makes the Masterclass different from reading papers or textbooks?

What happens during the live discussion?

Masterclass is included in Dr. GPCR University

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