Les Street

Les Street is an accomplished medicinal chemist with over 30 years of experience in the discovery of novel drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and neglected diseases. Currently serving as Vice President and Head of Medicinal Chemistry at PsychoGenics since March 2020, Les Street previously held roles as a consultant in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery at Psychogenics, the University of Cape Town, and Neurolixis. Notable past positions include Head of Medicinal Chemistry and Principal Research Officer at the Drug Discovery and Development Centre in Cape Town, Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry at Cortex Pharmaceuticals and Renovis, and a distinguished senior investigator at Merck Sharp & Dohme. Academic credentials include a PostDoc in Organic Synthesis from UCLA and a BSc.Hons and PhD in Chemistry and Organic Synthesis from the University of Leeds.