Name:
Thomas Doherty
Job Title:
Associate Director, Clinical Development
Place of work / study:
Eisai
Area of research:
Clinical Trials
How is your work funded:
Industry
Tell us a little about yourself:
Have spent the last 10 years in industry working on AD clinical trials from BACE inhibitors to monoclonal antibodies targetting both amyloid and tau.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I have a little Cavapoo called Kimbie
Why did you choose to work in dementia?
My Nan died from Vascular Dementia and when I started working in industry I felt this career path would be the most impactful.
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Connections matter just as much as qualifications
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
Failed State by Sam Freedman. Only if you’re into politics!
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Take my dog for a long walk in the countryside
Favourite film of all time?
Interstellar