Heptares Therapeutics
Ciara Dickson has a diverse work experience background. Ciara started working as an Au Pair in France in 2015, where they took care of two children, helped them with their homework and daily routines, and attended French classes. In 2016, they worked as a seasonal waitress at The Jolly Brewer, where they provided efficient service and created a friendly atmosphere. Ciara continued working in this role until 2019. In 2018, Ciara served as a summer intern at ALLTECH E-CO2 LIMITED, where they supported the technical team in various tasks related to agricultural carbon footprinting. Most recently, they joined Sosei Heptares as a Scientist in Pharmacology in December 2020.
Ciara Dickson's education history begins with their high school education at Stamford Endowed Schools from 2007 to 2014. After completing high school, they pursued a foundation degree in Foundation Science at the University of the West of England, studying from 2014 to 2015. Following their foundation degree, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science with honours from the University of the West of England, attending from 2016 to 2019. Most recently, they pursued a Master's degree in Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Nottingham, completing their studies in 2020.
Heptares Therapeutics
Heptares Therapeutics is a drug discovery company focused on novel small-molecule drugs targeting G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), the largest family of druggable targets.The Company has developed a unique, transformational and proprietary technology for making purified, stabilised and functional GPCRs (known as StaRs, StabilisedReceptors), overcoming a major limiting factor to the development of new drugs targeting this group.