Duncan Bryant Award
Recognising young analytical scientists working or studying in the pharmaceutical sector.
Details
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Nominations closing date | 31 January 2026 |
| Career stage | Early career |
Awarded by the Molecular Spectroscopy Group
The group works with the 欧美AV, related interest groups and external organisations to foster and encourage the interests of members involved in molecular spectroscopy and share the latest advances in the field of molecular spectroscopy.
Winners
Mark-Adam Kellerman, University College London
Best paper - NMR reveals functionally relevant thermally-induced structural changes within the native ensemble of G-CSF, DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00398
Deeba Zahoor, Sheffield Hallam University
Best paper - Investigation of Within-Tablet Dynamics for Extended Release of a Poorly Soluble Basic Drug from Hydrophilic Matrix Tablets Using ATR-FTIR Imaging, DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.9b01063
Pinelopi Moutzouri, University of Manchester
Best paper - Ultraclean pure shift NMR, DOI: 10.1039/C7CC04423B
Rajni Milani, Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde
Advances in Raman Spectroscopy in Pharmaceutical Analysis, 17 May 2012, London
Best poster - Solid Form Screening using High Throughput Crystallisation of Pharmaceuticals
Angelika Galezowska, University of Southampton
Structure, 24-25 Feb 2010, Hinckley, Leicestershire
Best poster - Fragmentation of Quinazolines using ESI-CID MS/MS: Unusual Formation of Radical Product Ions
Dr Paul T Whiteside, Molecular Profiles Ltd
Topics in Pharmaceutical Analysis, 15 May 2008, GSK Stevenage
Best lecture - Quantification of low levels of amorphous lactose using hydrogen/deuterium exchange and FT-Raman spectroscopy
About this prize
When Dr Duncan Bryant, Chair of the 欧美AV Molecular Spectroscopy Group, died in 2005, the committee of the Group sought an appropriate way of marking their gratitude to him and their affection for him. The result was the Duncan Bryant Award for early career molecular spectroscopy researchers working or studying in the pharmaceutical sector.
The process to select the award winner has evolved over time with the aim of providing diverse ways of ensuring a worthy recipient. The inaugural presentation of the Duncan Bryant Award was made in May 2008 and has since been awarded on four subsequent occasions to date. A full list of winners is provided below.
The Award itself is a print of a unique picture commissioned by Duncan鈥檚 former employers, GlaxoSmithKline, representing different aspects of Duncan鈥檚 professional and personal life. The print will be accompanied by a certificate and some support towards presenting at an event organised by the 欧美AV Molecular Spectroscopy Group.
The Award will continue to be awarded via a range of mechanisms.
The Molecular Spectroscopy Group would like to thank GlaxoSmithKline for commissioning and providing the prize.
- An early career scientist in the UK who is a key contributor to a paper in any field of molecular spectroscopy applied to pharmaceutical science published between 1 October 2022 to 31 December 2025
- the nominee will have contributed to the paper during the early stage of their scientific career (within 5 years since PhD; equivalent experience through other career routes, e.g., apprenticeships or graduates, will also be considered)
Written applications to be submitted on behalf of potential recipients (self-nominations will not be accepted) that includes the following information:
- Name of nominee
- Affiliation of nominee
- Brief career summary demonstrating eligibility of nominee (limit 500 words)
- Name of nominator
- Affiliation of nominator
- Title of nominated paper
- DOI of nominated paper
- Concise summary of the science within the paper (limit 400 words)
The successful recipient of the Award will be selected by the 欧美AV Molecular Spectroscopy Group Committee based on the following criteria:
- Originality of the research
- Relevance to the theme of the Award
- Quality of the writing
- Quality of the science
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