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Dr Jonathan Danon is a Research Fellow and group leader at the School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney. He specializes in the synthesis of novel bioactive small molecules for neurodegenerative and CNS disorders. His research focuses on medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, and chemical biology, with particular interests in neuroinflammation, PET imaging, and protein aggregation.
Education: MSci in Chemistry (University of Bristol, 2011); PhD in Chemistry (University of Manchester/Edinburgh, 2016). Postdoctoral work with Prof. David Leigh (2011–2016), followed by a University of Sydney Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018–2021). Since 2022, he holds an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellowship.
Research interests include drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases, TSPO targeting, and molecular topology. Key achievements include developing novel compounds for brain disorders and pioneering molecular knot synthesis. His work has been recognized with the 2023 Young Tall Poppy Award.
Current grants include NHMRC Investigator Grants and collaborations through the Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation and Brain and Mind Centre. He advises five PhD/MSc students on projects like TDP-43 degradation and P2X7 receptor targeting.
Labs/Teams: Member of the Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation and Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney.
