Derek Mac Pherson, Ph.D.
About Derek Mac Pherson, Ph.D.
Derek Mac Pherson, Ph.D., is a Senior Investigator at Roivant Sciences and has previously worked at Silicon Therapeutics. He specializes in protein-protein interactions and protein dynamics, contributing to advancements in protein engineering.
Current Role at Roivant Sciences
Derek Mac Pherson, Ph.D., serves as a Senior Investigator at Roivant Sciences, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on advancing research in the field of protein chemistry. His work involves investigating protein-protein interactions and protein dynamics, which are critical for understanding small-molecule binding and enhancing protein engineering.
Previous Experience at Silicon Therapeutics
Before his current role at Roivant Sciences, Derek Mac Pherson worked at Silicon Therapeutics. He initially joined as a Contract Investigator in 2019 for a period of five months. Following this, he transitioned to a full-time Investigator role, where he has contributed to research initiatives for five years, starting in 2019.
Academic Background and Education
Derek Mac Pherson completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2012 to 2018. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry from the University of New Haven, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Forensic Science from the same institution. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in various scientific disciplines.
Research Specialization and Focus
Derek Mac Pherson specializes in the study of protein-protein interactions and protein dynamics. His research emphasizes the importance of variant protein function, which plays a significant role in his investigations. He has a strong track record in protein chemistry, assay development, molecular biology, and structural biology, contributing to advancements in these fields.
Teaching and Assistant Roles
Derek Mac Pherson has held various teaching and assistant roles during his academic career. He worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2012 to 2017 and served as a Research Assistant at the same university from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, he was a Lecture Assistant in the Department of Chemistry at the University of New Haven from 2010 to 2011 and worked as a Lab Assistant in the same department from 2009 to 2011.