Richard Sherhod
About Richard Sherhod
Richard Sherhod is the Lead Cheminformatics Data Scientist at BenevolentAI in London, with a background in cheminformatics and computer-aided chemistry.
Current Position at BenevolentAI
Richard Sherhod is currently serving as the Lead Cheminformatics Data Scientist at BenevolentAI, based in London, England, United Kingdom. He has been with BenevolentAI since 2018, starting as a Senior Cheminformatics Data Scientist. In 2021, he was promoted to his current role, where he leads efforts in applying cheminformatics to advance scientific research and drug discovery initiatives.
Previous Role at Vernalis
Richard Sherhod worked at Vernalis from 2013 to 2018, where he held the position of Senior Cheminformatician and Scientific Application Developer. During his five-year tenure in Cambridge, United Kingdom, he contributed to multiple cheminformatics projects and the development of scientific applications, aligning with Vernalis' focus on small molecule drug discovery.
Postdoctoral Research at Lhasa Limited
From 2011 to 2013, Richard Sherhod was a Postdoctoral (KTP) Researcher in Cheminformatics at Lhasa Limited in Leeds, United Kingdom. In this role, he worked on projects focusing on knowledge transfer partnerships, applying his expertise to enhance the company's cheminformatics capabilities and research outcomes.
Academic Background and Research
Richard Sherhod completed his PhD in Cheminformatics at The University of Sheffield, where he conducted research from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, he earned a Master of Chemistry degree in Computer-aided Chemistry from the University of Surrey, which he pursued from 2003 to 2007. His academic training laid a solid foundation for his subsequent roles in the field of cheminformatics.