An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

Renowned for its clear and accessible writing style, An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry 6th edition is widely regarded as the leading undergraduate text in this area. Complete coverage of the subject is augmented by extensive pedagogical support and opportunities for students to hone their problem solving skills.

Graham Patrick, Lecturer in Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, University of the West of Scotland

Dr Graham Patrick gained his BSc Honours at Glasgow University, winning the McKay-Smith Prize for Chemistry. He completed his PhD with Professor Kirby and Professor Robins studying the biosynthesis of gliotoxin and related fungal metabolites. Following this, he worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a research chemist and radiochemist on a variety of projects that included topic areas such as opioids, antibacterial agents and antidepressants.

His academic career has included positions at Leeds and Strathclyde Universities as well as the Australian National University. He joined the University of Paisley (now the University of the West of Scotland) in 1990, teaching medicinal chemistry and drug design.