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Benjamin Levin

Benjamin Levin

Principal Scientist in small-molecule drug discovery and assay development

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Needham, Massachusetts
Joined April 2026
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Summary

Experienced small-molecule discovery scientist with practical expertise in DNA-encoded chemical library (DECL) screening and hit-to-lead chemistry, demonstrated by coauthorship on multiple J. Med. Chem. publications reporting DECL-driven discovery and PROTAC development. nih+1
Industry R&D leader who has held senior scientific roles across biotech companies (X-Chem, Dewpoint Therapeutics, Stablix) and led protein-focused assay development and global protein initiatives in early-stage drug discovery. rocketreach+2
Actively engaged in the induced-proximity and targeted protein modulation community, participating in conferences and summits on proximity-based drug discovery as a Stablix Principal Scientist speaker. worldconferencecalendar+1
Trained chemist with formal academic credentials (B.S., University of Rochester; Ph.D., Boston University) who has transitioned academic training into applied industry research and consulting roles. rocketreach+1

Work

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Discovery of Novel, Potent Inhibitors of Hydroxy Acid Oxidase 1 (HAO1) Using DNA-Encoded Chemical Library Screening

May 1, 2021

Reports DNA-encoded library discovery and optimization of potent HAO1 inhibitors, including structure-based design and ADME/PK optimization of lead series.

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Bispecific Estrogen Receptor α Degraders Incorporating Novel Binders Identified Using DNA-Encoded Chemical Library Screening

April 1, 2021

Describes identification of novel ERα binders from DNA-encoded chemical library screening and development of bispecific degraders (PROTACs) that inhibited ER+ tumor growth in xenograft models.

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