Adam Plaunt
About Adam Plaunt
Adam Plaunt serves as the Director of Research at Insmed Incorporated, leading a team focused on the design and formulation of drug candidates for preclinical development. He possesses a strong interdisciplinary background in organic chemistry, nanotechnology, and formulation, supported by extensive experience in both academic and industry settings.
Work at Insmed
Adam Plaunt currently serves as the Director of Research at Insmed Incorporated, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of scientists focused on the design, synthesis, and formulation of drug candidates for preclinical development. Prior to this, he worked at Insmed as an Associate Principal Scientist from 2021 to 2022 and as an Assistant Principal Scientist from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Insmed reflects a commitment to advancing therapeutic solutions.
Education and Expertise
Adam Plaunt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Hope College, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He furthered his education at the University of Notre Dame, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organic Chemistry from 2009 to 2014. His interdisciplinary scientific background includes expertise in organic chemistry, nanotechnology, and formulation, which supports his current research initiatives.
Background
Adam Plaunt's academic journey began at SLHS, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He then transitioned to Hope College as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in 2008. Following his undergraduate studies, he worked at the University of Notre Dame as a Graduate Student from 2009 to 2014 and briefly as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in 2014. He also gained industry experience as a Finished Product Chemist at Perrigo for seven months in 2009.
Achievements
Adam Plaunt has demonstrated success in applying advanced scientific principles to the development of novel therapies. His leadership at Insmed involves overseeing research initiatives that contribute to the preclinical development of drug candidates. His academic and professional experiences have equipped him with the skills necessary to drive innovation in pharmaceutical research.