Priya S.
About Priya S.
Priya S. serves as the Director of Long Programmable Insertions at Tessera Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2024. She has extensive experience in enzymatic mechanisms, synthetic biology, and leadership in research settings.
Work at Tessera Therapeutics
Currently, Priya S. serves as the Director of Long Programmable Insertions at Tessera Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's innovative approaches in genetic medicine. Prior to this role, she was the Associate Director of Synthetic Biology at the same organization from 2022 to 2023. In her current role, she focuses on advancing the capabilities of programmable insertions, which are critical for developing therapeutic solutions.
Education and Expertise
Priya S. holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Biotechnology from Anna University Chennai, which she completed from 2006 to 2010. She further pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at the University of Illinois Chicago from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, she completed a Postdoctoral Associate program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, specializing in Phage engineering and Synthetic Biology from 2016 to 2017. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in biotechnology and research methodologies.
Background
Priya S. has a diverse professional background in biotechnology and research. She has worked in various capacities at organizations such as Arbor Biotechnologies, where she held multiple roles including Senior Scientist and Principal Scientist from 2017 to 2021. Her experience also includes positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Genentech, where she gained valuable insights into research and development in the life sciences sector. She has also worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Fellow, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the field.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Priya S. has developed high throughput screening platforms and assays for assessing protein functions across various biological systems. She has demonstrated leadership by managing research programs, overseeing strategy and budgets, and effectively communicating with stakeholders. Her mentoring of project team members highlights her commitment to fostering talent and collaboration within research environments. These contributions reflect her significant impact in the field of biotechnology.