Sofia Carlton
About Sofia Carlton
Sofia Carlton is a Business Development Manager at Evelo Biosciences, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in experimental biology and biomedicine, holding a PhD from the University of Coimbra and Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Work at Evelo Biosciences
Sofia Carlton has been serving as the Business Development Manager at Evelo Biosciences since 2021. In this role, she focuses on identifying and developing strategic partnerships to advance the company's innovative therapies. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Scientist at Evelo Biosciences from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to scientific research and development. Additionally, she held the position of Scientific Strategy Scientist from 2017 to 2020, and briefly worked as a Scientific Strategy Fellow in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Sofia Carlton holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Experimental Biology and Biomedicine, which she earned from the University of Coimbra and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute between 2010 and 2016. Her academic background also includes a Master's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Coimbra, completed from 2008 to 2010, and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the same institution, obtained from 2005 to 2008. This educational foundation supports her expertise in biological sciences and research methodologies.
Background
Sofia Carlton's professional journey includes significant experience in the field of biomedical research. Before joining Evelo Biosciences, she worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for five months in 2017. During her doctoral studies at Dana-Farber, she was a PhD Candidate from 2011 to 2016, where she engaged in advanced research projects. Her early career also involved roles at the University of Coimbra, where she developed a strong foundation in biochemistry.
Career Progression
Sofia Carlton's career at Evelo Biosciences reflects a steady progression through various scientific roles. She began as a Scientific Strategy Fellow in 2017, then transitioned to a Scientific Strategy Scientist from 2017 to 2020. Following this, she advanced to the position of Senior Scientist for a year before taking on her current role as Business Development Manager. This trajectory highlights her growth and adaptability within the organization.