John Lisher
About John Lisher
John Lisher is a Senior Scientist at LifeMine Therapeutics, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in biochemistry and molecular biology, holding a Ph.D. from Indiana University Bloomington and extensive experience in genetic manipulation and enzymology.
Current Role at LifeMine Therapeutics
John Lisher serves as a Senior Scientist at LifeMine Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2022 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in enzymology and protein profiling to advance the company's research initiatives. His focus includes the study of protein post-translational modifications and the development of innovative techniques in biophysical research.
Previous Experience at LifeMine Therapeutics
Before his current role, John Lisher worked as a Scientist II at LifeMine Therapeutics from 2019 to 2022. During this three-year tenure, he contributed to various projects that emphasized genetic manipulation and the growth of BSL2 bacteria. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his advancement to Senior Scientist.
Education and Expertise
John Lisher earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Chemistry from Franklin and Marshall College, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Indiana University Bloomington, completing his studies from 2009 to 2016. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in enzymology and protein interactions.
Research Experience
John Lisher has a diverse research background. He worked as a Student Researcher at Franklin & Marshall College from 2008 to 2009 and as a Summer Research Associate in 2005. He also served as a Research Assistant in the Giedroc lab at Indiana University Bloomington from 2010 to 2016. His postdoctoral experience at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) from 2016 to 2019 further honed his skills in protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions.
Technical Skills and Specializations
John Lisher possesses significant technical skills in genetic manipulation and the growth of BSL2 bacteria. He is proficient in profiling protein post-translational modifications through chemical conjugation techniques. His expertise extends to spectroscopic and light scattering techniques, which he developed during his doctoral studies to investigate protein interactions.