Specializing in pharmaceutical discovery and medical device development
Our focus is on combating metabolic diseases, including diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia. Our expertise lies not only in drug discovery but also in optimizing advanced drug delivery systems, ensuring patients receive the most effective and reliable care.
Our Expertise
Pharmaceutical Discovery
With extensive experience in the discovery and optimization of traditional small molecule drugs and peptides as well as cutting-edge nucleic acid therapeutics for metabolic diseases, we guide your projects from the lab bench through to clinical trials, ensuring innovative solutions for diabetes, obesity, and lipid disorders.
Medical Device Development
We collaborate with device engineers to ensure that delivery device innovations are patient-friendly and deliver the drug effectively and precisely while not affecting the drug’s stability.
Why Choose Us?
25 Years Industry Experience
Pharma
& Biotech Sectors
Metabolic Disease Expertise
Start-ups
& Large Organizations
Dr. Dod Michael, the founder of Discover Optimize Develop, LLC, brings almost 25 years of experience in both the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. With a PhD from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and a postdoctoral fellowship from the Joslin Diabetes Center at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Michael has a deep understanding of metabolic disease treatment. Having held pivotal scientific and leadership roles at major pharmaceutical companies like Eli Lilly and Company, as well as CSO positions in biotech startups, Dr. Michael ensures that every project benefits from unparalleled expertise and industry insight.
Partner with Us
Whether you're looking to bring a new drug to market or refine a medical device, we offer the strategic guidance and scientific rigor needed to succeed in today's competitive healthcare landscape. Let us help you navigate the complexities of pharmaceutical and medical device development, ensuring your innovations reach the patients who need them most.
Contact us today or schedule an introductory meeting to learn how we can support your project and drive your success in metabolic disease treatment.