Holly Atton
About Holly Atton
Holly Atton is a Senior Researcher in Medicinal Chemistry at Exscientia, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in drug design and discovery, having previously held various positions at Evotec from 2013 to 2022.
Work at Exscientia
Holly Atton has been employed at Exscientia as a Senior Researcher in Medicinal Chemistry since 2022. In this role, she focuses on drug design and drug discovery, contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical research in Oxford. Her expertise in medicinal chemistry supports the company's mission to innovate drug development processes.
Previous Experience at Evotec
Prior to her current position, Holly Atton worked at Evotec for several years in various capacities. She began as a Scientist from 2013 to 2015, then progressed to Senior Scientist from 2017 to 2021. She held the role of Scientist I from 2015 to 2017 and Senior Scientist I from 2021 to 2022. Throughout her tenure at Evotec, she specialized in Discovery Chemistry, gaining extensive experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Holly Atton earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from the University of Bath, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. Prior to this, she completed her Master of Chemistry (MChem) at the University of Oxford from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.
Academic Background
Holly Atton's academic journey began at Highfield Humanities College, where she studied from 2002 to 2007. She then attended The Blackpool Sixth Form College from 2007 to 2009, completing her pre-university education. This foundational education set the stage for her advanced studies in chemistry at the University of Oxford and the University of Bath.