Adam Stephenson, Phd Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

 Co-led a multidisciplinary team of biologists and medicinal chemists developing small molecule therapeutic compounds for a hematological target. Led a HTS campaign resulting in the identification of validated leads. Evaluated, selected, and managed a team of CRO’s. Hired a team of Chemists and Biologists. Developed preclinical programs.

Brisbane, Australia

Biology Team  Specialised in the design and optimisation of in-vitro cellular functional assays to evaluate potency and specificity of drug candidates. Undertook routine in-vitro screening of compounds for the development of new drug candidates at low to moderate throughput. Designed and carried out mechanism of action studies to demonstrate target engagement. Authorship and QC of discovery reports for NME and IB submission leading to successful HREC approval for the first in human studies.Chemistry Team  Specialised in peptide and analytical chemistry. Worked within a team to design and synthesise clinical and preclinical candidates. Skilled in HPLC, MS and peptide synthesis.  Proficient in SIF and SGF stability analysis for GI restricted and systemic compounds.

Brisbane, Australia

• Designed and synthesized novel drug targets against the MYB protein as a new drug therapy.• Established, developed, optimized, and executed high-throughput IFA screening on 17,000 samples to identify new therapeutic targets for the disease, Diamond Blackfan Anemia.

Manhattan, Kansas

• Designed and optimized the development of novel diagnostic bioassays (IFA, ELISA) for the group-specific detection of Rotavirus C in swine and the surveillance of Rift Valley Fever in sheep and cattle.• Executed routine diagnostic testing for industry and commercial clients.

Palmerston North, New Zealand

• Optimised the fluorescent properties and supramolecular helical arrangement of porphyrins along DNA for applications in biomedical research.• Experienced with a wide range of analytical techniques (e.g. HPLC and gas chromatography; mass spectrometry; NMR, CD, FT-IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy).

Palmerston North, New Zealand

• Synthesised, characterised and optimised the supramolecular helical arrangement of porphyrins along DNA for applications in biomedical research.• Exceptional organic chemistry skills with molecular modelling experience.• Experienced with a wide range of analytical techniques including HPLC and gas chromatography; mass spectrometry; NMR, CD, FT-IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy; and crystallographic techniques.

Palmerston North, New Zealand

• Synthesized, functionalized and characterized conducting chiral poly-terthiophene polymers for use in solar cell applications.• Proficient in organic chemistry, drying of solvents, method development, and analytical techniques (e.g. IR, UV-VIS, NMR, and mass spectrometry).

Palmerston North, New Zealand

• Responsible for the large- and small-scale synthesis of starting materials for use by senior Chemists and Researchers.• Synthesized and characterized small organic molecules and conducting polymers for applications in organic electronic devices.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd)

Bachelor Of Science (Honors)

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc)