Andrii Gorelik

Andrii Gorelik is a Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellow currently affiliated with both Oxford and Harvard Medical School.1 He has a background in chemical biology and is actively involved in research related to phosphatases.2

Academic Achievements

Gorelik was awarded the prestigious Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellowship, which recognizes his potential as a promising early-career researcher.3 This fellowship supports outstanding postdoctoral scientists in establishing their independent research careers.

Research Interests

His research focuses on:

• Chemical biology approaches
• Studying phosphatases
• Potentially exploring connections between sugar coating of proteins and brain diseases5

Professional Accomplishments

Gorelik has demonstrated excellence beyond his academic pursuits:

• Merck Innovation Cup: He was part of the winning team "Drug Discovery Technologies" in the 10th anniversary Merck Innovation Cup 2020.4 This achievement highlights his innovative thinking in the field of drug discovery.
• Repeat Success: Remarkably, Gorelik participated in the Merck Innovation Cup again in 2021, this time as a coach, leading another team to victory.6

Current Activities

As of 2023, Gorelik was seeking a motivated chemical biologist to join his research team, indicating that he is actively building a research group and mentoring new scientists in the phosphatase field.2

Andrii Gorelik's career trajectory showcases a combination of academic excellence, innovative thinking in drug discovery, and a commitment to advancing research in chemical biology and related fields.