Cresswell Lab @ Bath​

Rebecca graduated from the University of Bath with a MSci in Natural Sciences (Chemistry with Pharmacology). She completed her MSci project in the Lovell group, synthesising targeted covalent macrocycles to inhibit protein-protein interactions involved in cancer. Her PhD - joint between the Cresswell and Lovell labs - is focused on controlling the topology of macrocyclic peptides. Outside of the lab, Rebecca enjoys walking, cooking, and crochet.

Hannah graduated with a 1st class MChem degree from the University of York in 2023. She undertook her Masters research project in industry, in the chemical synthesis department at the Lubrizol corporation. Hannah's PhD research will focus on using photoredox catalysis for C-H functionalisation of unprotected amines. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys socialising, reading, and keeping active through running, climbing and hiking.

Alex graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in 2024 with a first-class Masters in Chemistry. Between his third and fourth year he completed a 12-month placement working within the ALMAC Group headquarters located in Craigavon , being awarded the Almac McKervey Award for Excellence in Organic Chemistry. Within the Customs and Flow team Alex worked on various synthesis projects including flow chemistry focused work ranging from catalytic hydrogenation to electrochemical oxidations. During his final year project Alex worked in the James Group, investigating mechanochemical depolymerization for sustainable polymer chemistry. Alex’s PhD research is focused on the application of machine learning and flow chemistry towards the optimisation of selective organic reactions for sustainable synthesis. In his spare time Alex enjoys reading fantasy novels, modding his computer and experimenting with slow cooking.

Jamie graduated from the University of St Andrews in 2024 with a 1st class MChem degree in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry. During this time, he undertook a 12-month industrial placement at GSK performing synthetic organic chemistry on a small molecule drug discovery project in its lead optimisation phase. After returning from placement, he completed his final year project in the Watson group working on the synthesis of boron-based headgroups for medicinal chemistry. Jamie’s PhD project in the Cresswell group is focused on developing synthetic methods to access saturated nitrogen-containing bioisosteres.

Tom started in the Cresswell group in Jun 2025 and is carrying out a part-time PhD. His research is investigating new visible-light mediated reactions of imines.

Callum started in the Cresswell group in Oct 2025. He holds an MChem in Chemistry with Industrial Placement from Durham University, graduating with First Class honours. During his undergraduate degree he completed a year-long industrial placement in Medicinal Chemistry with Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Oxford, where he contributed to research projects aligned with early-stage drug discovery and gained valuable experience in a commercial R&D laboratory environment. In addition, Callum further expanded his industry experience through a placement with Almac Discovery, a leading drug discovery company, where he was immersed in cutting-edge pharmaceutical research and worked alongside multidisciplinary scientists. His research is focused on a new strategy for the modular, enantioselective synthesis of arylated pyrrolidines.