ASPIRE Down the Road- Inotiv Site visit December 3, 2025, 11am-1pm, Nashville, TN
ASPIRE on on the Road is keeping it local this December and heading down the road to visit Inotiv, located nearby on the edge of the Green Hills neighborhood on the David Lipscomb college campus!
As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Inotiv supports discovery and nonclinical development through investigational new drug (IND) and beyond. By leveraging their deep expertise and scientific capabilities, they help companies increase efficiency, improve data, and reduce the cost of taking new drugs to market.
The Nashville laboratory, originally founded by longtime VUMC professor of Biochemsitry and Proteomics, Dan Liebler, PhD, focuses on mass spectrometry approaches for targeted and global protein analysis. These two approaches have significantly expanded Inotiv’s footprint in drug discovery, enhanced translational pharmacology insights, and improved preclinical development success for its biopharmaceutical clients.
ASPIRE will take 12 trainees to visit Nashville’s Inotiv site where we will hear from local leadership about the work Inotiv does globally, as well as locally here in Nashville, tour the instrumentation and facilities, and meet other scientists working there to hear about their day-to-day activities interacting with clients across the nation.
Visit details:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
11am-1pm, lunch provided
Tentative agenda:
11:00 arrive at Inotiv site
11:00-11:30 Tour of Facilities
11:30-12:00 Company overview
12:00-12:45 Panel discussion and open Q&A over lunch
12:45-1:00 Wrap-up
Hosts:
Scott Daniels, PhD.
Dr. Scott Daniels is Senior Vice President of Drug Discovery & Translational Sciences at Inotiv, where he leads the Laboratory Sciences and Solutions Division supporting biopharmaceutical clients from discovery through clinical development. With over 20 years of experience in drug metabolism, pharmacology, and clinical pharmacology, he has authored more than 100 R&D publications and held leadership roles in both industry and academia. Dr. Daniels also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Lipscomb University, where he is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of scientists.
Matt Westfall, Ph.D.
Dr. Matt Westfall is Sr. Director of Biochemical Pharmacology and R&D at Inotiv. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Vanderbilt University and has over 25 years industry experience. In his current role, Dr. Westfall leads the group creating innovative research strategies and advanced proteomics assays, crucial for supporting the preclinical development programs of biopharmaceutical collaborators. His leadership is vital in enhancing the organization’s scientific expertise and contributing to the advancement of novel therapeutics.
Applications due: noon, Wednesday, November 19th
Please complete the form linked below where you will be prompted to upload your CV or resume and provide an interest statement (300 word max).
Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025_Inotiv