Kirsten F. Johnson
About Kirsten F. Johnson
Kirsten F. Johnson is a Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, NJ, with extensive experience in organic chemistry and drug discovery.
Company
Kirsten F. Johnson is currently a Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, NJ. She previously worked at the same company as a Senior Scientist in 2021 for three months. Her recent roles underline her extensive involvement in high-impact pharmaceutical research and drug discovery.
Education and Expertise
Kirsten F. Johnson earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry from Iowa State University, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry and Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Madison between 2007 and 2011. Her expertise lies in transition metal catalysis, asymmetric synthesis, and advanced organic synthesis techniques.
Professional Background
Kirsten F. Johnson has an extensive professional background in both academic and industrial settings. She previously worked at Celgene from 2016 to 2021 in roles ranging from Scientist I to Scientist II. Before that, she held multiple positions at Iowa State University, including Head Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant in the Department of Chemistry. She also has experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Achievements
Kirsten F. Johnson has several notable achievements in her field. She has published research on transition metal catalysis in peer-reviewed journals and developed a novel asymmetric synthesis method adopted by multiple research labs. She has presented her findings at the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting and received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for her research. Johnson also serves as a reviewer for high-impact scientific journals.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Kirsten F. Johnson is dedicated to mentoring junior scientists and postdoctoral researchers in advanced organic synthesis techniques. In addition to her professional commitments, she actively participates in community outreach programs aimed at promoting STEM education among high school students. Her efforts contribute significantly to fostering the next generation of scientific talent.