Dr Derek Macmillan
Associate Professor
Dept of Chemistry
Faculty of Maths & Physical Sciences
- Joined UCL
- 1st Sep 2005
Research summary
The Macmillan group is engaged in the semi-synthesis of modified proteins. Protein synthesis and semi synthesis will be important in unravelling the mechanisms of action of processes involving post-translationally modified (glycosylated, phosphorylated) proteins. This endeavour involves synthetic organic chemistry, molecular biology, protein expression and protein engineering. Other projects include glycosyltransferase engineering, antimicrobial peptide synthesis, and synthesis and utility of transition metal complexes.
Education
- University of Edinburgh
- Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy | 1999
- University of Edinburgh
- First Degree, Bachelor of Science (Honours) | 1995