From Vision to Global Impact
What began as a simple idea — to connect GPCR scientists and share knowledge freely — has grown into a global ecosystem driving collaboration, innovation, and discovery.
Since 2020, Dr. GPCR has united researchers across disciplines and continents through conversations, summits, and shared milestones.
2020
🌱 The Beginning of a Community
Vision & Launch
Driven by a simple but powerful idea — to bring GPCR scientists together — Dr. Yamina Berchiche launched the Dr. GPCR Ecosystem, a space designed to break silos, spark collaboration, and open real dialogue across disciplines.
Early Initiatives
Feb 18, 2020 — The very first podcast episode was recorded.
Jun 2020 — The first newsletter went out — to just three people. A small start, but the spark had been lit.
Podcast Debut
Jul 7, 2020 — The first Dr. GPCR Podcast episode premiered, featuring Dr. Paul Insel from UC San Diego — marking the beginning of hundreds of scientist-to-scientist conversations that would follow.
First Summit
Sep 14–18, 2020 — The inaugural Dr. GPCR Summit brought together researchers from five continents, with 5 live sessions, 26 pre-recorded talks, and five industry sponsors.
A milestone moment that proved the power of community — even in a virtual world.
Featured Appearances
Aug 2020 — Featured on 17 Minutes of Science with Advancing GPCR Drug Discovery Through Collaboration.
Oct 2020 — Presented at ERNEST with Beyond the Lab.
Nov 2020 — Invited to the 9th GDR Meeting with Beyond the Lab.
2021
Expanding the Conversation
Podcast Milestones
Jan 2021 — Episode #26 released featuring Dr. Debbie Hay, University of Otago.
Feb 2021 — Episode #27 released featuring Dr. Robert J. Lefkowitz, 2012 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.
2nd Annual Summit
Sep 13–19, 2021 — The 2nd Dr. GPCR Summit expanded the community’s reach and impact, featuring 27 live talks, 10 pre-recorded sessions, and five sponsors.
Featured Appearances
Jul 2021 — Featured at ECR Transatlantic with From Idea to Ecosystem.
Oct 2021 — Featured at ERNEST with Where All GPCRs Are Created Equal.
2022
Building Momentum
Podcast Growth
May 2022 — Episode #37 released featuring Dr. Sam Hoare, Pharmechanics.
May 2022 — Episode #42 released featuring Dr. Randy Hall, Emory University.
New Programs
Aug 11, 2022 — Virtual Café Series launched, featuring 16 episodes.
Sep 20, 2022 — First contributor article published: Therapeutic validation of an orphan G protein‐coupled receptor by Inês Pinheiro.
Oct 10–16, 2022 — Hosted the 3rd Annual Dr. GPCR Summit, featuring 34 live talks, 12 poster presentations, one pre-recorded session, and four partners.
Dec 9, 2022 — GPCR Weekly News launched — now over 120 editions published.
Community Engagement
Mar 2022 — Featured at ERNEST with Dr. GPCR Ecosystem 2.0: Collaborating Better.
Mar 2022 — Featured at ERNEST with Beyond the Lab.
Mar 2022 — Media Partner at GPCR Targeted Drug Discovery Summit.
May 2022 — Media Partner at GPCR Retreat.
Jul 2022 — Media Partner at GPCR ECI Transatlantic.
Nov 2022 — Featured at PhageMed Unige with Leadership Is a Learned Skill.
2023
A Year of Reflection and Growth
Podcast Milestones
Jan 2023 — Released the Dr. Marc Caron Tribute Episodes (#100, #101 & #102), featuring over 30 expert guests, including Dr. Kathleen Caron and Dr. Brian Kobilka, 2012 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.
First Symposium
May 19, 2023 — Hosted the inaugural Dr. GPCR Symposium, bringing together over 100 attendees and featuring 11 live talks
Community Engagement
Feb 2023 — Media Partner at GPCR Targeted Drug Discovery Summit.
Jun 2023 — Featured Talk Molecular Pharmacology GRC and GRS in Switzerland.
Jun 2023 — Hosted Meet the Inoviem Team session.
Nov 2023 — Co-organized the 22nd Great Lakes GPCR Retreat
2024
Strengthening Foundations and Expanding Horizons
Educational Initiatives
Feb 8, 2024 — Launched Dr. GPCR University with the first GPCR Course led by Dr. Terry Kenakin, enrolling 30+ students.
Podcast Milestones
May 9, 2024 — Episode #150 introduced the Dr. GPCR Team.
May 16, 2024 — Episode #151 featured the Dr. GPCR Board.
Community Engagement
Mar 2024 — Media Partner at 3rd GPCR Targeted Drug Discovery Summit.
Apr 2024 — Media Partner at Endocrine and Metabolic GPCRs meeting.
Oct 2024 — Co-organized the Adhesion GPCR Workshop in Mexico City, with by 65+ participants.
Oct 2024 — Media Partner at Discovery on Target.
Non Profit Status
Apr 2024 — Officially obtained non-profit organization status.
Jul 12, 2024 — Hosted the first Board Meeting.