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Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

As Chemistry Team Leader I manage a team of three other chemists in the development of LightOx’s photoactive therapy for oral epithelial dysplasia and other R&D programmes. I work closely with all of the LightOx team to progress the company through our current position in preclinical development.Key contributions:Developed LightOx's key IP for oral epithelial dysplasia R&D programme.Established collaborations with University College London, Newcastle University and STFC… Show more As Chemistry Team Leader I manage a team of three other chemists in the development of LightOx’s photoactive therapy for oral epithelial dysplasia and other R&D programmes. I work closely with all of the LightOx team to progress the company through our current position in preclinical development.Key contributions:Developed LightOx's key IP for oral epithelial dysplasia R&D programme.Established collaborations with University College London, Newcastle University and STFC Central Laser Facility, among others.Invited to give seminars at University College London (2021) and Chemistry World (2020). Lead applicant on seven Innovate UK grant applications, winning funding of >£1.15 million.R&D work led to two patent applications and a research paper published as corresponding author.Named “Bionow Promising Technologist Of The Year” in late 2019. Show less

Established LightOx's core IP as Research Chemist.Key contributions:Developed novel technology for destruction of cancerous cells; key IP for seed investment of >£250k.Designed and commercialised a range of research tools, LightOx Probes, through worldwide distributor, Sigma Millipore, generating sales of >£100k to date.R&D work led to a patent application and three research papers.

Wilton, England, United Kingdom

Design and synthesis of bioactive compounds for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.Key contributions:R&D work led to a patent application, two publications and creation of Nevrargenics Ltd.Supervised the undergraduate research projects of three undergraduate students.Worked on secondment at High Force Research Ltd., establishing a continued strong relationship.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biological Chemistry

Design, synthesis and biological characterisation of fluorescent analogues of retinoic acid. R&D work led to a patent application, seven.

Mchem (Hons), Chemistry, First Class