MENTORS
United Kingdom
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Professor Andrew Cammidge
Andy has more than 20 years’ experience in macrocyclic materials chemistry. He is a leader in macrocycle synthesis and the design and application of novel-self assembling systems. His research is inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral and he has collaborated with academics and industry from advanced materials to pharmaceuticals. He provides specific expertise in the workshop area and mentoring on interdisciplinary research collaboration, grant writing and achieving impact through publication. Website |
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Professor Robert Field
Rob is currently President of the RSC Chemistry-Biology Interface Division and CEO of UEA-JIC spin out Iceni Diagnostics, of which he is co-founder. He has extensive experience of interdisciplinary science with a focus on chemical and enzymatic carbohydrate synthesis and the exploitation of such materials as academic probes and as commercial products for the biomedical sector. He has published over 200 papers and review articles and generated >£25M in grant funding. Website |
Russia
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Professor Yulia Gorbunova
Yulia’s current scientific interests are focused on the coordination and supramolecular chemistry of macrocyclic tetrapyrrolic compounds and chemistry of lanthanides. This also involves investigations of these compounds as photosensitizers in medicine (PDT) and catalysis. She has published over 150 papers in this area. Website |
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Professor Yan Voloshin
Yan has extensive experience in the field of inorganic supramolecular and macrocyclic chemistry applied to the development of drugs and imaging agents. Particular areas include metal clathrochelates and polyhedral boron compounds that inhibit transcription of NA and DNA polymerases, resulting in anticancer, antiviral and antifibrillogenic agents and cobalt complexes for paramagnetic MRI imaging. Website |
CO-ORDINATORS
United Kingdom
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Dr Susan Matthews
Sue has been working for more than 15 years in the field of calixarene lie in chemistry. Her interests lie in the development of new nanotechnology systems based on macrocycles for medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmaceutics applications including gene and drug delivery, intracellular imaging and stimuli responsive materials. Website |
Russia
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Professor Igor Antipin
Igor has extensive experience in the development of calixarene supramolecular systems as platforms for self-assembled nanomaterials with applications in biological and medical sensing. He is a corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences. In 2017 he was awarded the Jerry Attwood-Janusz Lipowski Award for Inclusion Compounds and in 2016 the Chevalier des Palmes Académiques. Website |
INVITED PARTICIPANTS
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Professor Laura Bowater
Laura is professor of Microbiology Education and Engagement and Academic Director of Enterprise at UEA. She is the author of the popular science book, The Microbes Fight Back: antibiotic resistance and Science Communication: A Practical Guide for Scientists. Website |
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Dr Sean Thurston
A chemist by training, with expertise in calixarene synthesis, Sean has developed a career in inspiring young scientists. Currently working as a teacher and freelance science communicator, Sean has previously held positions as a Royal Society of Chemistry education Co-ordinator and at the Royal Institution L’Oreal Young Scientist Centre. Website |
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Dr Karen Smith
Karen is the Relationship Manager for Medical and Life Sciences at UEA where she instigates new and develops existing opportunities for partnerships between academics and private, public and third sector organisations. Website |
