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Schools:
Bryn Mawr College, University of Cambridge
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge
Position:
College Fellow and Lecturer
Time period:
September 2008 - Present
Employer:
Dept. of Chemistry, University of Cambridge
Position:
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Time period:
March 2008 - Present
Employer:
University of Cambridge Nat. Sci. 1A
Position:
1B Supervisor, Demonstrator
Time period:
January 2002 - Present
Description:
Managed weekly chemistry laboratory sections for groups of 15 students. Designed and led
weekly student supervisions in inorganic and organic chemistry.
Employer:
King’s College
Position:
Graduate Hostel Warden
Time period:
January 2005 - December 2007
Description:
Responsible for pastoral care of 50 undergraduate and graduate students living in hostel.
Employer:
Cambridge University
Position:
Wine Society Secretary; Blind Wine Tasting Society Secretary; Food and Wine Society Secretary
Time period:
January 2005 - December 2006
Description:
Coordinated regular educational tastings and dinners. Solicited and organised accommodation for guest speakers.
Employer:
King’s College
Position:
King’s College Graduate Society Wine Tasting Coordinator
Time period:
January 2003 - December 2004
Description:
Organised and led several tastings for graduate students and fellows.
Employer:
King’s College
Position:
King’s College Graduate Society Social Secretary
Time period:
January 2003 - December 2004
Description:
Organised and managed numerous large dinners, exchange halls, entertainments and Fresher’s Week events for graduate students.
Employer:
Advanced Medicine, Inc.
Position:
Research Associate
Time period:
January 2001 - December 2002
Description:
Responsible for the synthesis of potential new drugs. Accomplished specific molecular design goals while working closely with project team.
Employer:
GeneSoft, Inc.
Position:
Research Associate
Time period:
January 2000 - December 2001
Description:
Worked with project team to synthesise and design DNA-binding small molecules for medicinal chemistry program. Successful discovery and development of novel antibiotic applications.
Employer:
Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
Position:
Research Chemist
Time period:
January 1999 - December 2000
Description:
Responsible for scale-up of synthesis of DNA-binding small molecules supporting design efforts of project team.
Employer:
MCAT
Position:
Princeton Review MCAT Chemistry and Biology Instructor
Time period:
January 1999 - December 2000
Description:
Devised and instructed MCAT preparatory classes in physical and biological sciences.
Employer:
Baylor College of Medicine
Position:
Research Technician
Time period:
January 1998 - December 1999
Description:
Conducted innovative research using electron cryomicroscopy to elucidate viral structure.
Employer:
Bryn Mawr College MCAT Prep Course Facilitator
Position:
Instructor
Time period:
January 1995 - December 1997
Description:
Established, ran and taught first intracollege MCAT Prep Course for undergraduates and postbaccalaureates.
Employer:
Bryn Mawr College
Position:
Chemistry Teaching Assistant/Tutor
Time period:
January 1994 - December 1997
Description:
Supervised and led weekly organic chemistry laboratory sections for groups of 30 students.
Developed and conducted weekly tutorials for individual students.
Employer:
Bryn Mawr College
Position:
Pre-Medical Club President
Time period:
January 1994 - December 1996
Description:
Led club meetings, organized colloquia and activities for pre-medical undergraduates.
Employer:
Bryn Mawr College
Position:
Calculus Grader/Tutor
Time period:
January 1994 - December 1995
Description:
Graded weekly assignments for Calculus 1, 2 and 3. Designed and taught weekly tutorials for
individual students.
EDUCATION
University:
University of Cambridge
Time period:
2002 - 2007
Degree:
PhD
University:
Bryn Mawr College
Time period:
1993 - 1997
Degree:
Chemistry and Classical Studies, BA
PUBLICATIONS
Articles:
• “Highly Diastereoselective Desymmetrisation of Mono-, Bi- and Tricyclic meso-Anhydrides Using a Weinreb Amide Chiral Auxiliary and Application to Natural Product Synthesis”. Evans, A.C.; Longbottom, D.A.; Matsuoka, M.; Ley, S.V. Org. Bio. Chem. Manuscript in preparation.
• “Highly Diastereoselective Desymmetrisation of Cyclic meso-Anhydrides and Derivatisation to Mono-protected 1,4-Diols”. Evans, A.C.; Longbottom, D.A.; Matsuoka, M.; Ley, S.V. Synlett. 2005, 646-648.
• “Carbon Ribbons go to Greater Lengths”. Science News. April 12, 1997, 151(15), 228.
• “Phenacenes: A Family of Graphite Ribbons. 2. Syntheses of some [7]Phenacenes and an [11]Phenacene by Stilbene-like Photocyclizations”. Mallory, F.B.; Butler, K.B.; Evans, A.C.; Brondyke, E.J.; Mallory, C.W.; Yang, C.; Ellenstein, A.J. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1997, 119, 2119-2124.
• ”Phenacenes: A Family of Graphite Ribbons. 1. Syntheses of some [7]Phenacenes by Stilbene-like Photocyclizations”. Mallory, F.B.; Butler, K.E.; Evans, A.C.; Mallory, C.W. Tetrahedron Lett. 1996, 40, 7173-7176.
INFORMATION
Sports:
Yoga (Bikram, Ashtanga), Cycling (Oxford to Cambridge Ride 2007), Running (in training for London Marathon 2008), Mountain Climbing, Skiing, Gliding, Dance (Jazz, Contemporary).
Hobbies:
Music: Play guitar and write own music, perform at open-mic nights; Lead vocalist for numerous student bands; King’s Voices Deputy.
Theatre: Actor in numerous productions including “Phaedre” at Cambridge University ADC.
Other: Ardent Bibliophile; Intrepid Oenophile and Gastronomist, driven by interests in odor and palate.
