Samantha Berry
About Samantha Berry
Samantha Berry is a Scientist II at Generate:Biomedicines, specializing in biomedical engineering. She holds a PhD from Boston University, where she focused on immunotherapeutic nanoparticles and supramolecular assembly for drug loading.
Current Role at Generate Biomedicines
Samantha Berry currently serves as a Scientist II at Generate Biomedicines, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she applies her expertise in biomedical engineering to advance the company's research and development initiatives. Her work focuses on innovative approaches in biomedicine, contributing to the development of new therapies.
Previous Experience at Generate Biomedicines
Prior to her current position, Samantha Berry worked at Generate Biomedicines as a Scientist I from 2022 to 2023. During this time, she contributed to various projects that aimed to enhance the understanding and application of biomedicine. Her experience at Generate Biomedicines has built a foundation for her ongoing research efforts.
Education and Expertise in Biomedical Engineering
Samantha Berry earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Boston University, where she studied from 2014 to 2021. Her doctoral research included the development of immunotherapeutic nanoparticles and the exploration of supramolecular assembly for drug loading onto antibodies. She also conducted research on sprayable photopolymerizable hydrogels.
Academic Background in Music and Transition to Engineering
Before pursuing a career in biomedical engineering, Samantha Berry studied Piano Performance at Ithaca College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Music (BM) degree from 2010 to 2014. She participated in the LEAP program at Boston University, which facilitated her transition from classical piano performance to biomedical engineering, highlighting her diverse academic interests.
Postdoctoral Experience at Boston University
Samantha Berry briefly served as a Postdoctoral Associate at Boston University in 2021 for three months. This role followed her completion of her PhD and allowed her to further develop her research skills and contribute to ongoing projects within the university's biomedical engineering department.