Amarendra Pegu
About Amarendra Pegu
Amarendra Pegu serves as the Associate Director of Infectious Disease at Generate:Biomedicines, bringing over 16 years of experience in developing antibody-based therapeutics and vaccines. He previously held various positions at the Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, where he focused on antibody research and virology.
Work at Generate Biomedicines
Amarendra Pegu currently serves as the Associate Director of Infectious Disease at Generate Biomedicines. He has held this position since 2024 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing projects related to infectious diseases, leveraging his extensive background in antibody-based therapeutics and vaccine development.
Previous Experience at Vaccine Research Center
Amarendra Pegu has significant experience at the Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He worked there for a total of 17 years, starting as a Research Fellow from 2007 to 2015, then as a Staff Scientist from 2015 to 2018, and finally as Head of Antibody Research in the Virology Core from 2018 to 2024. His roles involved designing and executing scientific projects and conducting preclinical animal studies.
Education and Expertise
Amarendra Pegu holds a PhD in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Jawaharlal Nehru Vishvavidyalaya between 2000 and 2002, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Delhi University from 1997 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in molecular biology, immunology techniques, and the development of antibody-based therapeutics.
Scientific Contributions and Collaborations
Amarendra Pegu has over 16 years of experience in developing antibody-based therapeutics and next-generation vaccines against infectious diseases. He has a proven track record of initiating and collaborating with scientists from both academia and industry. His work includes extensive involvement in preclinical studies and the engineering of vaccines using various molecular, biochemical, and immunological techniques.
Specializations and Research Focus
Amarendra Pegu specializes in molecular biology and immunology techniques, particularly in the preclinical studies of monoclonal, bispecific, and trispecific antibodies. His research focus includes T cell engagers, immunotherapy, virology, and pharmacokinetic studies, contributing to advancements in the field of infectious disease therapeutics.