Dr. David Fox

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Fox is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Warwick. He holds a BA and a DPhil from the University of Oxford and completed his postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on synthetic organic medicinal chemistry, with particular emphasis on drug discovery and development. Fox's expertise includes asymmetric synthesis, catalytic reactions, and the scale-up of synthetic routes for novel drug molecules. His current research projects involve the design of specific enzyme inhibitors and exploring synthetic methodologies to create unusual heterocycles. Previously, he served as a lead chemist at Functional Therapeutics and consulted for Epsilon3Bio and RxCelerate Ltd. In addition to his research, Fox teaches a variety of undergraduate modules and supervises PhD and MSc students in the field of medicinal chemistry and computational drug discovery.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Warwick

Teaching and conducting research in synthetic organic medicinal chemistry.

Lead Chemist

2006-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Functional Therapeutics • Warwick

Oversaw drug discovery projects and led a team of chemists.

Consultant

2011-01-01 — 2017-12-31

RxCelerate Ltd. • Warwick

Provided consultancy in medicinal chemistry and drug development.

Courses

CH222 Speclab CH271 CH3E9 CH408

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.