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Personal Statement
Fraser obtained an MSci(Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde in 2009, which was followed by a PhD under the supervision of Prof. Colin J. Suckling OBE, at the same institution awarded in 2012. His doctoral studies spanned computational and synthetic medicinal chemistry, and microbiology, focussed on developing Minor Groove Binders as novel anti-infective agents. During this time, Fraser also obtained a BA(Hons) in Mathematics and Statistics, and a BSc(Hons) in Computing with Mathematical Sciences, with the Open University.
Following the completion of his doctorate in 2012, Fraser obtained a PGDE in Chemistry and an MEd in Education studies whilst embarking on a short career in Secondary School education in Scotland. In 2014 he returned to the research group of Prof. Colin J. Suckling OBE at the University of Strathclyde to take up a Post-Doctoral position that included project managing the, now commercial, Minor Grove Binder drug discovery project, alongside medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and microbiology investigations. During this time, Fraser also completed an MSc in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and was employed as an associate lecturer in Mathematics by the Open University.
In 2016, Fraser took up a position as a Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry at the University of Lincoln, before moving to the University of Huddersfield as Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology later that year. In 2019, Fraser took up a position as a Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Strathclyde and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2021.
Research Interests
Fraser's research interests lie within the field of anti-infective drug discovery. He is principally focused on developing the novel class of anti-infective agent Strathclyde Minor Groove Binders (S-MGBs) to contribute to global biosecurity threat preparedness. Consequently, his research interests span drug design, chemical synthesis, nucleic acid-ligand interactions and antimicrobial screening.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Exploring the Hidden Disabilities of Mental Health in the Undergraduate Laboratory
Willison, D., Scott, F. & Thomson, P.
8/11/21 → 7/11/22
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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Tackling multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections through a novel siderophore conjugation strategy
Public Health England, Medical Research Scotland
1/10/21 → 30/09/25
Project: Research - Studentship
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Move like a molecule
Scott, F., 7 Jul 2022, Education in Chemistry.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Featured article
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Decision-making factors of female A-level chemistry students when choosing to study a degree in chemistry
Crossdale, R., Scott, F. J. & Sweeney, G., 27 May 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Chemistry Teacher International. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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School Resources For: How Safe is Your Playground? Analysing Soil in Scottish Schools Through a University Outreach Project
Scott, F. (Creator), Willison, D. (Creator) & Davidson, C. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 13 Mar 2020
DOI: 10.15129/c58a7928-a9fe-462d-b3f9-8b5e4df164f4
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Thesis
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An investigation into nucleic acid binding compounds
Author: Scott, F., 14 Jan 2013Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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European Crucible: Scottish Cohort
Scott, Fraser (Recipient), 12 May 2021
Prize: National/international honour
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Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Scott, Fraser (Recipient), 1 Apr 2021
Prize: Other distinction
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NWO, the Dutch Research Council (Publisher)
Fraser Scott (Peer reviewer)
1 Sep 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student employability: An employer’s perspective
Sarah Walker (Speaker), Fraser Scott (Contributor) & Lorraine Gibson (Contributor)
7 Jul 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation