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Department of Chemistry -‐ Mentor Profile Last Updated: 25 November 2013
Professor Chris Abell FMedSci Professor in Biological Chemistry Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge Director of Postdoctoral Affairs College Affiliation: Christ’s College Research Interest Group: Biological For more information, please visit: www-‐abell.ch.cam.ac.uk
About Me I came to Cambridge as an undergraduate and stayed on to do a PhD in biological chemistry. I then did a short postdoc at Brown University in the USA, before returning to Cambridge as a University Demonstrator. I was subsequently promoted through the various levels to professor. I run a large research group in the department, and have significant entrepreneurial interests outside. I co-‐founded several companies including Astex, Sphere Fluidics and Aqdot, and was a founding director of Cambridge Enterprise. In 2013 I was appointed to be the first Director of Postdoctoral Affairs in the University. In this role I am very involved in improving many aspects of the postdoctoral experience in Cambridge. My Research Interests I am very excited about doing multidisciplinary research. I have a longstanding interest in developing fragment-‐based methods for the discovery of novel ligands for macromolecules. We have a particular focus on molecules that modulate protein-‐protein interactions, and also inhibitors of enzymes from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The second major area of interest is in developing microdroplets as an experimental platform. This involves me in topics as diverse as novel encapsulation technologies and algal biofuels. Mentoring Support I Can Provide
• Topics included in my research interests above • Research-‐related issues: project management/time management • Other work-‐related issues: people management/conflict resolution • Career development and progression: career values, aspirations, training and paths • Career development and progression: routes to academic careers • Career development and progression: routes to industry careers • Widening your support network • Provide motivation, confidence and inspiration
Mentoring Availability and Contact
• Please email me directly at: [email protected]