Raphael Leon Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

- Supported the creation of 2 discovery programs. 1) Small molecule neurotrophin derivatives for the treatment of neurodegeneration and 2) Psychedelic compounds and novel derivatives to treat headache disorders.- Designed 5 molecular series across 3 early discovery programs which led to further analysis, synthesis and testing of these molecules.- Helped develop relations between our company and the traditional knowledge holders and ensured Nagoya protocol was fully adhered to. - Oversaw s CROs involved in synthesis, in vitro and in vivo testing of our key compounds including ensuring deadlines were met and data was effectively presented on time and to budget.- Lead for identifying Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and creating connections for both parties.- Responsible for creating investor decks for the company CEO and answering due diligence questions from investor companies and funding agencies.- Researched and consolidated all literature related to the targets and scaffolds for the discovery programs.- Recognised as ‘Go-to’ scientist for idea generation and information on ethnobotany, psychedelics and medicinal plants.

- Created a series of guides aimed at simplifying drug health information and harm reduction practices to reach a wider lay audience.

London, United Kingdom

- Organised a series of 15 lectures by leading researchers from around Britain and Europe.- Hosted a weekly journal club to help society members to hone their critical and analytical understanding of scientific literature.- Planned social events for the society which developed my creative and organisational skills.

London, United Kingdom

- Whilst at Kew I worked on the Polypharmakos Project - in collaboration with Cambridge University – to find new antimicrobials and antioxidants from a diverse selection of plants.- During this time I learnt to create plant extracts, purify and refine alkaloids and test plant extracts on a diverse range of in vitro assays.- This was a collaborative environment where I learned how to work as part of a team towards a common objective.

London, United Kingdom

Fully Funded Research Position, Pharmacology

During this time I worked on a fully funded research project which resulted in a second author publication: Larger, more connected.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Pharmacology, First Class (Honours)

Activities and Societies: September 2017 – June 2019 Co-founder and president of the UCL Society for the Application of Psychedelics.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects, 2:1 (Honours)

Cambridge Pre-U, Art (D3), Chemistry (M3), Physics (M3)

Activities and Societies: Organised Final year Arts festival. Head of Sci-Fi Film Society which organised a weekly film screening.