Ben Rossمشاهده پروفایل
مدرس ارشد
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 .








