Dr Lyn Jones

Elected: 2025

Area(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine & Mathematics

Specialist Subject(s): Biochemistry

Principal Investigator, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard Medical School, Boston USA

Lyn Jones has over 25 years’ experience as a medicinal chemist and chemical biologist. He has worked in both academia and industry, where he has made significant contributions to drug discovery. His research identifies the elements of proteins that can targeted by drugs, and the use of new therapies, particularly drugs that use small molecules to target proteins. His highly cited and impactful research has been recognized through international awards, invited lectures, and elected fellowships of scientific societies.