Craig Lindsley, Ph.D., Frsc
About Craig Lindsley, Ph.D., Frsc
Craig Lindsley, Ph.D., FRSC, serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry and is the Director of the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery at Vanderbilt University. He has held prominent academic and editorial positions, including roles at the American Chemical Society and Vanderbilt University, and has a strong educational background with studies at Harvard University and the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Current Role at American Chemical Society
Craig Lindsley serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry at the American Chemical Society. He has held this position since 2021, overseeing the publication and editorial processes of the journal. His role involves guiding the direction of research published in the journal and ensuring the quality and integrity of the scientific content.
Current Position at Vanderbilt University
Lindsley is currently the Director of the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery at Vanderbilt University. He has been in this position since 2020. In this role, he focuses on advancing drug discovery efforts related to neuroscience, contributing to the development of new therapeutic strategies.
Previous Academic Positions
Before his current roles, Lindsley worked at Vanderbilt University as the William K. Warren, Jr. Chair in Medicine and as a University Professor of Pharmacology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry from 2006 to 2020. His tenure spanned 14 years, during which he contributed to various research initiatives and academic programs.
Experience with American Chemical Society
Lindsley has extensive experience with the American Chemical Society, having served as the Editor-in-Chief of ACS Chemical Neuroscience from 2009 to 2020 and as Interim Editor-in-Chief of ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science from 2020 to 2021. His involvement with these journals highlights his expertise in the field of medicinal chemistry and neuroscience.
Educational Background
Lindsley completed his postdoctoral studies at Harvard University. He also studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he gained foundational knowledge in his field. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his research and editorial roles.