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Frederick Westhorpe

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Chief Scientific Advisor at Biomia ApS
📍 United Kingdom

Frederick is a leader in drug discovery at Brandaris Therapeutics, specializing in CNS therapeutics and biotech growth strategy. With a Ph. D. and postdoctoral training at Stanford, he excels at advancing small molecules into the clinic. Colleagues describe him as a knowledgeable, strategic, and thoughtful leader.

Outside the lab, Frederick shows a keen interest in the application of technology to life sciences. He has pursued certifications in data science and low-code data literacy platforms, indicating a passion for leveraging computational tools to drive research and innovation in his field.

He once led R&D for a platform capable of exploring previously inaccessible chemical space to generate novel therapeutics.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Scientific Advisor
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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CNS Therapeutics
His current role at Brandaris Therapeutics focuses on developing non-hallucinogenic agonists for CNS indications like depression, building on his experience in neurodegeneration.
Biotech Startups
He has significant experience building and leading R&D strategy for early-stage companies, including CuraSen Therapeutics and Biomia ApS.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Chief Scientific Advisor
Biomia ApS
11-2025
Head of Preclinical Research
Brandaris Therapeutics B.V.
5-2025 - 2-2026
Chief Scientific Officer
Biomia ApS
1-2025
Consultant - Biotech Growth, Portfolio Management and Preclinical Research Strategy
Freelance
12-2021 - 12-2024
Director - Discovery Pharmacology
COMPASS Pathways
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Education
2012 - 2017
Postdoctoral Scholar
Stanford University School of Medicine
2007 - 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The University of Manchester
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