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Dr Ben Ross BSc (Hons) (Chemistry), PhD (Medicinal Chemistry)
Ben Ross graduated with a First-Class Honours Degree in Chemistry (1999) and then moved to the UQ School of Pharmacy where he gained a Doctorate in the field of Medicinal Chemistry (2004). He worked in the School of Molecular and Microbial Sciences as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with Dr Ross McGeary for two years (2004-2006) during which he completed the synthesis of a variety of biologically useful molecules. In June 2006 Ben was appointed to a Lectureship within the School of Pharmacy. Ben’s research spans the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, drug delivery and organic chemistry, with a focus on the development of drugs to treat disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). Over the last 5 years Ben has published extensively in journals having a moderate to high impact factor in his specialised area of research.
Memberships Member of the: American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Professional Services Referee for: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Current Medicinal Chemistry
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Latest News
10 April 2008 , New PhD student: Mr Manoj Kumar Palanivelu started his PhD today, funded by a prestigious Australian Government Endeavour Postgraduate Award. Manoj will focus on the design, synthesis and in vitro evaluation of inhibitors of amyloid aggregation.
25 January 2008, New PhD student: Welcome Mr Venkatesan Moorthy Rao who commenced his PhD today. Venky will develop prodrug strategies for the CNS delivery of inhibitors of beta-amyloid aggregation. Previously Venky was a Lecturer at the School of Pharmacy, International Medical University in KL, Malaysia.
18 October 2007, New Funding: A grant from the Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundations will support our research into Novel Anti-Amyloidogenic Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease.
3 October 2007, Honours and PhD applicants: Students who are considering Honours or PhD projects for 2008 should meet with Dr Ross to discuss their options.
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Contact
Dr Ben Ross School of Pharmacy The University of Queensland Brisbane, Queensland, 4072 AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 7 336 58808 Fax: +61 7 336 51688
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