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Dr. Ben Ross is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland. With a background in medicinal chemistry and synthetic chemistry, his research focuses on computer-aided drug design for cancer, viral infections, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. His team employs biochemical, biophysical, and cell-based assays, alongside animal models, to evaluate novel drug candidates, emphasizing ADMET properties for clinical translation.
- Education:
- BSc (First-Class Honours), University of Queensland (1999)
- PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, University of Queensland (2004)
Research Themes include virtual screening, enzyme inhibition, ion channel modulation, and nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems. His work spans computer-aided design of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, Orai1 calcium channel modulators, and antiviral nanoparticles. Recent projects highlight 3D-printed tablets for personalized prednisone dosing and pH-responsive nanocarriers for colon-targeted therapy.
Publications demonstrate expertise in medicinal chemistry (75 total), with high-impact work in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Nanoscale. Themes include virtual screening, nanoparticle drug delivery, and multi-target inhibitors for neurodegeneration and cancer. Collaborations with local and international researchers enhance translational impact.
Supervision & Funding: Actively mentors PhD students in oral drug delivery, Alzheimer’s therapies, and 3D printing, with support from UQ Scholarships, NHMRC, and international programs (MOHE, Saudi Arabia, CSC). Leads the RossChemLab, emphasizing drug-likeness and collaborative discovery.
