David Mc Kinney
About David Mc Kinney
David McKinney is a Senior Group Leader and Research Scientist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in medicinal chemistry, having held various positions at AstraZeneca and the Broad Institute over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Broad Institute
David McKinney currently serves as Senior Group Leader and Research Scientist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to various research initiatives within the organization. His role involves leading a group focused on advancing scientific understanding and innovation in the field.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Prior to his current role, David McKinney worked at the Broad Institute as a Senior Research Scientist I from 2015 to 2022. During this seven-year tenure, he engaged in significant research projects that contributed to the institute's mission of improving human health through genomics and biomedical research.
Experience at AstraZeneca
David McKinney has extensive experience at AstraZeneca, where he held multiple positions over a span of eight years. He began as an Associate Scientist in Medicinal Chemistry from 2005 to 2007, then advanced to Senior Associate Scientist from 2007 to 2010. He continued his career at AstraZeneca as a Scientist from 2010 to 2013 and later as a Senior Scientist in Infection Chemistry from 2013 to 2015.
Educational Background
David McKinney earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 1997 to 2000. He furthered his education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he obtained a Master of Science in Chemistry from 2000 to 2004.