Anthony Aimon
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About
Anthony Aimon is a pioneer at the intersection of robotics, catalysis, and structural biology, whose work is redefining how we discover and optimize new molecules. His research centers on high-throughput experimentation, fragment-based drug discovery, and automated crystallography—fields where he has introduced transformative, low-cost methodologies. Aimon’s most impactful contribution is the development of "Robotic Catalysis," a high-throughput system that can screen up to 96 heterogeneous catalysts simultaneously using a standard glass plate and 3D-printed components, a proof-of-concept that has garnered 11 citations for its potential to democratize catalyst discovery. He further advanced the field with "Binding-Site Purification of Actives (B-SPA)," a powerful technique that combines multi-step array synthesis with high-throughput crystallography to efficiently progress fragment hits into potent leads—a breakthrough cited 9 times for addressing a long-standing bottleneck in drug discovery. Aimon also demonstrated that low-cost robotics can be used for high-throughput crystallography, enabling rapid fragment growth from crude arrays. His work is notable for making sophisticated screening accessible, promising to accelerate the development of new catalysts and therapeutics.
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