Alessio Ciulli: At the Forefront of Targeted Protein Degradation

Professor Alessio Ciulli, founder of the Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation, talks about his work in drug discovery, including the concept of protein degraders and the progress made in the field. He discusses his curiosity in understanding how things work and his journey in academia. The chapter also provides an overview of targeted protein degradation using pro tacks and discusses the advantages over conventional drugs. Alessio also highlights the strong scientific community and collaborative opportunities at his new institution.