Catherine Holden

Catherine Holden is an Associate Director in Automated Synthesis at Recursion, where they lead a team focused on revolutionizing chemical synthesis through automation. With a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Manchester and postdoctoral training in photocatalysis, Catherine previously held leadership roles at Exscientia and Syngenta, where they emphasized the transformative power of automation and AI in discovery chemistry. Their career began with a solid foundation in research through internships and academic positions, including a summer internship at AstraZeneca and a master's degree from the University of Oxford. Passionate about collaborative innovation, Catherine actively advocates for inclusivity and diverse skill sets in the field of synthetic organic chemistry.