Emily Rittershaus
About Emily Rittershaus
Emily Rittershaus is a Senior Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, MA, with extensive experience in microbiology and drug development.
Current Role as Senior Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb
Emily Rittershaus currently serves as a Senior Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, Massachusetts. Her role involves advanced research and development duties, contributing to the company's commitment to innovative scientific discovery. She is integral in fostering a collaborative research environment and mentoring junior scientists and postdoctoral fellows.
Previous Roles in Pharmaceutical and Medical Research
Before her current position, Emily Rittershaus worked as a Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Sanofi Genzyme from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to the development of novel therapeutic approaches for autoimmune diseases. Her research also included presenting findings on microbial resistance mechanisms at the American Society for Microbiology conference in 2014.
Academic Background in Microbiology
Emily Rittershaus holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where she studied from 2009 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Environment from McGill University, completed in 2009. Her early academic foundation was set at Phillips Exeter Academy, where she studied Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from 2001 to 2005.
Research Contributions and Publications
During her tenure at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Emily published significant research on microbial pathogenesis. She also developed a high-throughput screening assay for identifying potential drug candidates while working as a Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb and actively mentored junior researchers.
Awards and Recognitions
Emily Rittershaus received the Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research in 2015 from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. This award recognized her outstanding contributions to the field of microbiology during her doctoral studies.