Nik Chetwyn
Associate Director, Pharmaceutical Sciences-
My Keywords
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Small Molecule Drug Discovery, Oncology -
My Department
Pharmaceutical Sciences
I joined Genentech in June of 2006 with the task of building a Small Molecule Analytical Chemistry group, which is an integral part of Small Molecule Pharmaceutical Sciences - along with the Pharmaceutics, Process Chemistry and Scale-Up groups.
I was excited by the opportunity to join a company known for its excellent science and track record in fighting life-threatening diseases - especially cancer. Genentech is respected for its exceptionally strong biology and knowledge of large molecule drugs, but this was a chance to be part of an exciting new direction - utilizing the excellent biological understanding of a target to develop new small molecule therapeutics. I am privileged to be part of an enthusiastic team of great scientists in a collaborative and science-driven culture dedicated to one thing: fighting human diseases.
My Focus
My team and I are currently working on a broad range of drug candidates mainly with a focus on oncology. A large part of my current work is recruiting and building a world-class team of analytical chemists. The group is steadily growing and we have recently moved into new, state-of-the-art laboratories.
Publications & Recognition
- Capillary electrophoresis in pharmaceutical analysis.
- Pharm Res 1997 Apr; 14(4): 372-87.
- Holland LA, Chetwyn NP, Perkins MD, Lunte SM.
- View Abstract on PubMed
- Characterization of sulphoalkyl ether derivatives of beta-cyclodextrin by capillary electrophoresis with indirect UV detection.
- J Pharm Biomed Anal 1992 Sep; 10(9): 615-22.
- Tait RJ, Skanchy DJ, Thompson DP, Chetwyn NC, Dunshee DA, Rajewski RA, Stella VJ, Stobaugh JF.
- View Abstract on PubMed
- A stability-indicating assay and the preformulation characteristics of the radiosensitizer, 1,2,4-benzotriazin-3-amine 1,4-dioxide.
- J Pharm Biomed Anal 1993 Feb; 11(2): 131-8.
- Riley CM, Riley CM, Chetwyn NC, Kasper VT, Kindberg CG, Dicken CM.
- View Abstract on PubMed
- The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Ph.D.
- 1997
- The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry MS
- 1994
- University of Sunderland, Sunderland, U.K.
- Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.Sc.(Hons)
- 1992
Publications & Recognition
- Capillary electrophoresis in pharmaceutical analysis.
- Pharm Res 1997 Apr; 14(4): 372-87.
- Holland LA, Chetwyn NP, Perkins MD, Lunte SM.
- View Abstract on PubMed
- Characterization of sulphoalkyl ether derivatives of beta-cyclodextrin by capillary electrophoresis with indirect UV detection.
- J Pharm Biomed Anal 1992 Sep; 10(9): 615-22.
- Tait RJ, Skanchy DJ, Thompson DP, Chetwyn NC, Dunshee DA, Rajewski RA, Stella VJ, Stobaugh JF.
- View Abstract on PubMed
- A stability-indicating assay and the preformulation characteristics of the radiosensitizer, 1,2,4-benzotriazin-3-amine 1,4-dioxide.
- J Pharm Biomed Anal 1993 Feb; 11(2): 131-8.
- Riley CM, Riley CM, Chetwyn NC, Kasper VT, Kindberg CG, Dicken CM.
- View Abstract on PubMed
Awards & Honors
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Pfizer Site Recognition Award
2004
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Procter and Gamble Graduate Fellowship
1997
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PhRMA Fellowship
1995-1996
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A.W. Davidson Outstanding Graduate Student Award
1994
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IAPBA Graduate Fellowship
1993-1994
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Glaxo Prize and Pfizer Prize: First in Class Graduation and Best Undergraduate Research Thesis
University of Sunderland
1992
