Elissa Grzincic
About Elissa Grzincic
Elissa Grzincic is an Associate Scientist at Nektar Therapeutics with a strong background in materials chemistry and nanoparticle research. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry and has experience in developing biological protocols and conducting assays.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Elissa Grzincic has been serving as an Associate Scientist at Nektar Therapeutics since 2018. In this role, she contributes to the development and optimization of scientific protocols and assays. Her work focuses on advancing research initiatives that align with the company's goals in the biopharmaceutical sector. Nektar Therapeutics is known for its innovative approaches to drug development, and Grzincic's expertise supports these efforts.
Education and Expertise
Elissa Grzincic holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Grzincic possesses expertise in materials characterization, nanoparticle research, and the development of biological protocols and assays. Her interdisciplinary education equips her with a strong foundation in both chemistry and philosophy.
Background
Grzincic's educational journey began at Southgate Anderson High School and continued at the Stem Academy. She pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where she worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2008 to 2011. Following her undergraduate education, she served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2011 to 2016. After completing her Ph.D., she worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 2016 to 2018.
Achievements
Elissa Grzincic completed a Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, focusing on interdisciplinary research that is applicable to materials chemistry. She has extensive experience in nanoparticle research, including synthesis, characterization, and the study of biological interactions and applications. Her academic and professional experiences demonstrate her commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of materials chemistry and its applications in biopharmaceuticals.