Stephen Roughley

Stephen Roughley has extensive experience in medicinal chemistry and cheminformatics, currently serving as Principal Scientist at Vernalis since September 2004. Responsibilities include managing the KNIME infrastructure, developing chemoinformatics tools, and leading drug discovery projects that have progressed to clinical trials. Additionally, Stephen has a strong background in NMR-based fragment screening and has contributed to various open-source projects. Education includes a PhD in Organic Synthesis and a Master's in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge. Since January 2023, Stephen has also been actively involved as a cornet player in CSD Brass. Prior roles span various positions in medicinal chemistry and development chemistry, showcasing a robust career in both scientific research and music performance.