Zina Polonskaya
About Zina Polonskaya
Zina Polonskaya is a Principal Scientist in Discovery Immunology at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 15 years of experience in immunology and biophysics research.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Zina Polonskaya currently holds the position of Principal Scientist in Discovery Immunology at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she focuses on pioneering research in the field of immunology. Zina joined Bristol Myers Squibb in November 2021 and has since been a critical part of their scientific team, contributing extensively to their research initiatives.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Zina Polonskaya served as a Senior Scientist in Discovery Immunology at Bristol Myers Squibb. She also worked as Scientist I from 2019 to 2020. Her tenure at BMS has been marked by significant contributions to the company's scientific community, leveraging her extensive experience in immunology to advance their research directions.
Experience at Celgene and The Scripps Research Institute
Prior to joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Zina Polonskaya worked at Celgene as Scientist I from 2018 to 2019. Before her industry roles, she was deeply involved in academia, spending three years as a Postdoctoral Fellow and six years as a Graduate Student at The Scripps Research Institute. During her time at Scripps, she engaged in significant immunology research projects that laid the foundation for her current expertise.
Academic Background and Ph.D. in Immunology
Zina Polonskaya earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Immunology and Chemical Biology from The Scripps Research Institute, where she studied from 2008 to 2014. Her academic journey provided her with a comprehensive understanding of immunology, which she continues to apply in her professional roles.
Master’s Degree in Biophysics
Zina Polonskaya holds a Master’s Degree in Biophysics from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), where she studied from 2001 to 2006. This strong background in biophysics has been instrumental in her approach to research, enriching her contributions in both academic and industry settings.
Research Technician at Aginomoto-Genetika Research Institute
Early in her career, Zina Polonskaya worked as a Research Technician at Aginomoto-Genetika Research Institute in Moscow from 2006 to 2008. This role provided her with practical research experience, further solidifying her foundation in the scientific field.