Larissa Benavente
About Larissa Benavente
Larissa Benavente is a Senior Scientist in Analytical Development at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc., where she focuses on integrating diverse technologies and ideas to address unmet needs in the biotech sector. She has extensive experience in analytical assay development, biopharma, and cell and gene therapy, with a strong academic background in genetics.
Current Role at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical
Larissa Benavente serves as a Senior Scientist in Analytical Development at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio) since 2019. In this role, she focuses on integrating diverse technologies and ideas to address unmet needs within the biotech industry. Her work involves the development of analytical assays that support product development and innovation in biopharmaceuticals.
Previous Experience in Biotech
Prior to her current position, Benavente held several significant roles in the biotech sector. She worked at Gentris Corporation as a Senior Scientist from 2011 to 2013, and at Medicago as a Senior Scientist in Assay Development from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as an Assay Development Scientist IV at Argos Therapeutics, Inc. from 2015 to 2018, contributing to various projects in assay development and analytical methodologies.
Educational Background in Genetics
Benavente completed her education at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, where she earned her PhD and M.Sc. in Genetics from 1997 to 2004. This academic foundation provided her with a strong understanding of molecular biology and genomics, which she has applied throughout her career in various scientific roles.
Expertise in Analytical Development
Larissa Benavente possesses extensive expertise in Analytical Assay Development, Biopharma, Cell and Gene Therapy, and DNA/RNA technologies. Her broad technical background includes knowledge in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology, making her a valuable asset in the field of analytical development within the biotech industry.
Research Experience and Contributions
Before her roles in biotech companies, Benavente worked as a Research Geneticist at USDA-ARS from 2010 to 2011 and as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at North Carolina State University from 2004 to 2006. These positions allowed her to contribute to research initiatives and expand her expertise in genetics and related fields.