👋 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! 🌟
All the best, Patrick, for your new adventure in MedChem Congratulation SOLID for having a very skilled chemist and an amazing colleague - a perfect team asset !! 🍀 👏👏👍
Nice one Patrick, you'll do great things :-)
Congratulations 🎉🎉 Sir
Congratulations Patrick Johnson. It's been a while since we shared our own Med Chem projects at the U of Southampton! Have a great time in your new role.
Congrats Patrick - and to SOLID Therapeutics 🌞
Nice one Patrick
Congrats Patrick! Wishing you amazing success!
Many congratulations Patrick! All the best in your new role!
Congratulations, Patrick! Good luck with your new role!
Research Fellow at LEO Pharma
11moI’ll join you for that beer or two 🍺 🍻