Catherine Hurd

Catherine Hurd is a Researcher at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health and the Division of Pharmacy & Optometry. As a Wellcome Early-Career Fellow in Chemical Biology, her work focuses on developing novel ligands for challenging protein targets using mRNA display and DNA-encoded libraries, with applications in drug discovery and biochemical pathway analysis.

• Doctor of Science (2020), University of Cambridge
• Master in Science (2016), University of Nottingham

Her research adapts selection methods to native cellular environments, enabling exploration of membrane proteins and protein complexes. Key contributions include cyclic peptide development for BRD3 targeting, stapled peptides for Ral GTPases, and studies on FAM13A's role in airway mucociliary transport. Collaborations span institutions like Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the University of Manchester.

Scientific Awards

• Wellcome Early-Career Fellowship in Chemical Biology