Anti-Infective Drug Discovery
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As a medicinal chemist, I am interested in using my chemistry knowledge to find new cures to tackle diseases and extend human life expectancy. I have a strong interest in the field of infectious diseases, including drug-resistant bacterial infections and neglected tropical diseases.
Dr Ang Chee Wei ang. cheewei @ monash. edu
Lecturer
Expertise
Medicinal chemistry
Drug discovery in infectious diseases Organic synthesis
Achievement / Award The Royal Society of Chemistry Researcher Development and Travel Grant( 2025) st
1 Prof. Yoo Hang Kim Young Women Scientists Award( 2023) th
14 AFMC International Medicinal Chemistry Symposium Poster Award( 2023)
My research focuses on the design and synthesis of small molecules to improve their biological profile and to understand their modes of action. I utilise in silico techniques to generate compounds of interest and to predict their drug-like properties. To improve the likelihood of generating viable drug candidates, the concept of‘ property-based drug design’ is incorporated by evaluating and optimising the physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties of potential hits. I also have interest in metal complexes and protein-drug conjugates as a source of antimicrobials.
I work closely with national and international scientists in microbiology, pharmacology, biochemistry and cell biology to find solutions to treat infectious diseases. I welcome new collaborations with both academic institutions and the pharmaceutical industry.
I aim to address unmet medical needs in infectious diseases through a medicinal chemistry approach
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