Academic Qualifications
| Qualification | Institution | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Biomolecular Sciences and Medicinal Chemistry) | University of Nottingham | 2019 |
| Masters of Pharmacy (Honours) | University of Nottingham | 2015 |
Industry Experience
| Position | Organisation/Institution | Date of Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching assistant/project supervisor | University of Nottingham | Nov 2015 – July 2018 |
| Research Intern | University of Oxford | June 2014 - Aug 2014 |
Selected Publications – industry/IP specific
| Publications |
|---|
| V. Ng, W. C. Chan. New found hope for antibiotic discovery: lipid II inhibitors. Chem. Eur. J. 2016, 22, 12606-12616. |
| V. Ng, S. A. Kuehne, W. C. Chan. Rational design and synthesis of modified teixobactin analogues: in vitro antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Propionibacterium acnes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Chem. Eur. J. 2018, 24, 9136-9147. |
Experience and Technical Background
Primary patent practice areas by technology:
- Chemical and Life Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
Research/industry background:
A. General technical areas:
- Peptide Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Cell biology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
B. Honours research:
- Biological evaluation of PI3K inhibitors in human leukemic cell lines
C. PhD research:
- Design and synthesis of macrocyclic peptides, including amino acid building blocks
- Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of macrocyclic peptides against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
D. Industry experience:
- Peptide synthesis and microbiological assays
- Analytical chemistry (RP-HPLC, LC-MS)
- Computational screening of novel molecules for the treatment of Niemann-Pick type C, a rare genetic disorder.