Adam Nelson

Professor Adam Nelson is a leading figure in chemical biology at the University of Leeds, serving as Professor of Chemical Biology and Deputy Director within the School of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on pioneering synthetic methodologies to discover bioactive small molecules and explore novel regions of chemical space.

His primary research interests lie in chemical biology, activity-directed synthesis, and fragment-oriented synthesis. These approaches aim to overcome the limitations of traditional molecule discovery by mimicking nature's function-driven evolution of bioactive compounds. His group develops innovative chemical strategies to generate high-quality chemical probes that illuminate fundamental biological mechanisms, particularly targeting protein-protein interactions, protein kinases, and infectious disease pathways.

Although specific publications are not listed in the provided text, his research program indicates a strong focus on the discovery of antibacterials, antiparasitics, and 3D fragment elaboration, contributing significantly to both synthetic methodology and biological probe development.

• Professor of Chemical Biology, University of Leeds
• Deputy Director, Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology
• Research Group Leader in Bioactive Molecular Discovery

Professor Nelson leads an active research group developing novel synthetic frameworks for functional molecule discovery. His work bridges synthetic chemistry and biological application, with potential impact on drug discovery and chemical probe development. He is supported by institutional affiliations and research infrastructure at the University of Leeds.