Kerstin Sinkevicius
About Kerstin Sinkevicius
Kerstin Sinkevicius is the Director and Head of Pharmacology at BridgeBio, with a diverse background in pharmacology and research spanning over two decades. She has held various positions at notable organizations, including ImmunoGen, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, and Boston Children's Hospital.
Current Role at BridgeBio
Kerstin Sinkevicius serves as the Director and Head of Pharmacology at BridgeBio. She has held this position since 2021 and is responsible for overseeing pharmacological research and development initiatives within the organization. Her role involves leading teams to advance drug discovery and development processes, ensuring alignment with scientific and regulatory standards.
Previous Experience in Pharmacology
Prior to her current role, Kerstin Sinkevicius accumulated extensive experience in pharmacology across several organizations. She worked at ImmunoGen, Inc. as a Senior Scientist in Pharmacology for four months in 2019 and held multiple positions at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., including Research Scientist II and III in In Vivo and Preclinical Pharmacology from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as Associate Director of In Vivo Pharmacology at KSQ Therapeutics, Inc. from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Background
Kerstin Sinkevicius earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from The University of Chicago, where she studied from 2001 to 2007. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Grinnell College from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in pharmacology and research methodologies.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Kerstin Sinkevicius completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School from 2008 to 2015. During this seven-year tenure, she focused on advancing her research skills and contributing to various projects in pharmacology, further enhancing her qualifications in the field.
Early Career Development
Kerstin Sinkevicius began her career in pharmacology as a Research Assistant at DuPont Pioneer from 2000 to 2001. This role provided her with foundational experience in research and development, which she built upon during her subsequent academic and professional endeavors.