Edward Roberts

Edward Roberts is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and drug design, particularly in opioid receptors and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors. He has contributed to studies on kappa opioid receptor antagonists for pain management and migraine prevention, as well as sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonists for autoimmune diseases.

Education

• Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry), Newcastle University, 1982
• B.S. (Biochemistry), University of Sussex, 1979

Awards

• 2021 E.B. Hershberg Award
• 2021 MEDI Hall of Fame

His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches in drug development, with notable work on receptor antagonists and agonists. Collaborations include studies on ethanol consumption mechanisms and molecular interactions in receptor research.