Monica Belich
About Monica Belich
Monica Belich is an Exploratory Scientist at BenevolentAI in London with over 15 years of research experience in immunology and a strong background in functional assay development and optimization.
Current Position at BenevolentAI
Monica Belich currently holds the position of Exploratory Scientist at BenevolentAI in London, United Kingdom. Her role involves leveraging her extensive background in immunology and biological therapeutics to drive forward research initiatives within the company. Her work is at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery, especially in the context of biological and immunological research.
Previous Experience at GSK
Monica Belich has held multiple roles at GSK, contributing significantly to its research and development efforts over a span of nearly a decade. From 2010 to 2017, she managed the Target Strategy at Biopharm GSK in Stevenage, UK. Before this role, she worked as a Principal Scientist focusing on the Immune Inflammation Therapeutic Area from 2008 to 2010, and in the Development Technology Group from 2007 to 2008. Her responsibilities included target identification and validation, functional assay development, and managing cross-functional teams.
Work at Medical Research Council
Before joining GSK, Monica Belich spent six years at the Medical Research Council as a Principal Scientist in Immune Cell Biology. During this time, she honed her expertise in both adaptive and innate immune responses, contributing significantly through her research and publications. This period was crucial in establishing her as a proficient researcher in the field of immunology.
Education and Qualifications
Monica Belich holds a PhD in Immunology from Imperial Cancer Research Fund and University College London (UCL). She also achieved an MSc in Immunology and Genetics from Stanford University, and a BSc in Biology from Universidade Federal do Paraná. Her strong academic background laid the foundation for her extensive research career in immunology and related fields.
Research Expertise and Contributions
With over 15 years of research experience in immunology, Monica Belich has a robust track record of accomplishments. She has specialized in functional assay development, target identification, and validation. Her expertise extends to both adaptive and innate immune responses. She has managed cross-functional teams in the R&D process for biological therapeutics and has a strong publication record in leading scientific journals. Additionally, she has applied for multiple patents in immunology, underscoring her innovative contributions to the field.