The D4N+ will elevate synthesis and biomedical research at Georgia Southern University by supporting a network of chemists, biochemists, biophysicists, and biologists with a shared goal of developing and promoting potential therapeutics. The D4N+ is a hub for highly collaborative research driven by discovery and informed by data towards the design of novel drugs for the benefit of society. It will leverage the current strengths in synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and computational chemistry through a network of collaborative investigators and accelerate the transition from “beaker to bench” and ultimately from “bench to bedside.”