Margot Paulick

Margot Paulick is an accomplished scientist with extensive experience in medicinal chemistry and platform biology, currently serving as Director of Platform Biology at Totus Medicines since October 2024. Previously, Paulick held the position of Associate Director of Medicinal Chemistry at Initial Therapeutics, where noteworthy contributions included leading an oncology project team and establishing a DNA-encoded library platform. Paulick's earlier roles encompass a Senior Scientist position at Initial Therapeutics, a Scientist II at DICE Therapeutics focusing on inflammatory disease, and Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Union College, where significant research was conducted on trehalose analogues. With a Ph.D. in Bioorganic Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Paulick has a strong publication record and has generated substantial research funding throughout a diverse career spanning academia and industry.