Dr Karen Ball
Biography
I am the Head of School in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. I have research interests in design, synthesis, and biochemical evaluation of organic molecules.
Research interests
My key research interests focus on the design, synthesis, and biochemical evaluation of organic molecules designed to act upon proteins for therapeutic benefits. Specialising in bio-analytical studies required to optimise organic molecules in a drug discovery project. Other interests include investigating the chemical and physical compatibility of intravenously delivered drugs in paediatric medicine.