Christian Hoppmann
About Christian Hoppmann
Christian Hoppmann is a Senior Scientist with extensive experience in biochemistry and protein engineering. He has worked at various prestigious institutions, including Nektar Therapeutics and The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and has a strong background in the development of PEGylated proteins and biophysical characterization.
Current Role at Nektar Therapeutics
Christian Hoppmann currently serves as a Senior Scientist at Nektar Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the development and manipulation of PEGylated proteins, which are chemically modified to enhance their therapeutic properties. His expertise in biophysical characterization of peptides and proteins supports the company's research and development efforts.
Previous Experience at Nektar Therapeutics
Prior to his current role, Christian Hoppmann worked at Nektar Therapeutics as a Scientist II for eight months in 2021 and as a Scientist from 2019 to 2020 for one year. His contributions during these periods involved research that aligned with the company's focus on innovative therapeutic solutions.
Education and Expertise
Christian Hoppmann has an extensive educational background in Chemistry. He obtained his PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) from Technische Universität Berlin, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He also completed a Diplom in Chemistry at the same institution from 1998 to 2005. Additionally, he pursued postdoctoral studies at both The Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the University of California, San Francisco, further enhancing his expertise in biophysical characterization and protein engineering.
Research Background
Christian Hoppmann has a strong research background, having worked as a Research Scientist (Postdoc) at The Salk Institute for Biological Studies from 2012 to 2014. He also held positions at Takara Bio USA, Inc. as Scientist I and Scientist II from 2017 to 2019. His work has involved advanced analytical techniques such as RP-HPLC, IEX, icIEF, and LC/MS for protein characterization, as well as non-canonical amino acid incorporation.
Academic Foundations
Christian Hoppmann's academic journey began at Gymnasium Steglitz in Berlin, Germany, where he studied from 1988 to 1997. He then attended Technische Universität Berlin, where he spent six years as a student from 1999 to 2005. His education laid the groundwork for his subsequent research and professional endeavors in the field of chemical biology.