Allison Hands
About Allison Hands
Allison Hands is a Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in chemistry from Skidmore College and has held various roles in research and mentorship throughout her academic and professional career.
Work at Broad Institute
Allison Hands has been employed at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2020, currently serving as a Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry. In this role, she focuses on projects that enable drug discovery, contributing to the synthesis of small molecules aimed at therapeutic development. Prior to her current position, she worked at the Broad Institute as a Research Associate in Compound Management from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Allison Hands earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Skidmore College, where she studied from 2016 to 2019. Her academic background laid the foundation for her expertise in medicinal chemistry, particularly in drug discovery processes. Additionally, she gained research experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at both Skidmore College and Brown University.
Background
Allison Hands completed her high school education at Barrington High School, where she achieved her High School Diploma. Her early career included various roles at Skidmore College, such as Tour Guide, Peer Mentor, Crafting Supervisor, and Undergraduate Researcher, which provided her with diverse experiences in both leadership and research.
Research Contributions
At the Broad Institute, Allison Hands has been involved in significant medicinal chemistry projects that focus on enabling drug discovery. Her contributions include the synthesis of small molecules in The Center for the Development of Therapeutics, which plays a crucial role in advancing therapeutic candidates.