SOLID Therapeutics’ Post

👋 We have the pleasure of introducing you all to a new SOLID Team member; Patrick Johnson – Head of Medicinal Chemistry   Patrick has an impressive and very fitting background as a Principal scientist at Pfizer and Leo Pharma. For you to get to know Patrick a bit more (than what is available by light LinkedIn stalking), we asked him some questions:   Q: What sparked your interest for chemistry/medicinal chemistry? 🥼 A: I think, looking back, my interest in chemistry was sparked whilst at secondary school in the UK, where I grew up. I had a very good chemistry teacher, his classes were always very practical, and we were allowed to run experiments ourselves which made the lessons fun and engaging 👨🔬 💥   Q: What are you most excited about in this new role at SOLID? A: My new role with Solid Tx is particularly exciting, for me as a medicinal chemist, as I join the company at a time when we have compounds that are tantalizingly close to being fit to be successful in our next milestone study (in vivo POC in mice) and, hopefully, I can use my experience to help to nudge them over the edge.   Q: When not designing SOLID Tx’s next compounds, what do you like to do during your free time? A: During my free time I enjoy doing practical stuff like cooking, gardening and DIY but also like to socialize with friends, particularly over a pint (or two) 🍻   Please join us in welcoming Patrick to the SOLID team! 🌟