Elle Watson

• CDT Doctoral Researcher Supervisor: Dr Celine Cano
• Email: E.Watson7@newcastle.ac.uk
• Project Title: Development of DNA-PK-targeting PROTACs to maximise DNA-PK blockage in advanced prostate cancer

Institution: Newcastle University

Project Summary: Organic synthesis and optimisation of established DNA-PK inhibitors. Developing an appropriate linker to attach the inhibitor to an E3 ligase protein for the synthesis of a proteolysis targeting chimeric molecule (PROTAC).

Interesting Fact: I am a member and instructor in the Newcastle University Pole and Aerial Club