Sonu Kumar
About Sonu Kumar
Sonu Kumar is a Senior Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego, specializing in the design and characterization of bispecific antibodies for cancer immunotherapy.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Sonu Kumar is currently employed as a Senior Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego, California. His role focuses on the rational engineering and structural biophysics characterization of biologics. He applies his expertise in structure-based antibody design to contribute to cancer immunotherapy.
Previous Roles at Scripps Research
Sonu Kumar has held multiple positions at Scripps Research in La Jolla, San Diego. He served as a Staff Scientist from 2020 to 2021 and as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2016 to 2020. In these roles, he gained experience in the design, engineering, and characterization of bispecific antibodies for cancer immunotherapy.
Postdoctoral Experience at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
From 2013 to 2016, Sonu Kumar worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute in La Jolla, CA. During this tenure, he further honed his skills in biophysics, protein production, and molecular biology, contributing to various scientific endeavors.
Ph.D. from University of Heidelberg
Sonu Kumar earned his Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from the University of Heidelberg, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. His doctoral research was conducted at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, Germany. During this period, he developed a strong foundation in X-ray crystallography and structural biophysics.
Educational Background in Bioinformatics
Sonu Kumar has a robust educational background in Bioinformatics. He completed his M.Sc. at Jamia Millia Islamia from 2006 to 2008 and his B.Sc. at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Education from 2003 to 2006. This solid academic foundation has equipped him with comprehensive knowledge and specialized skills essential for his research and scientific contributions.