Brett Higgins

Brett Higgins is a seasoned scientist currently serving as Scientist II and Translational Medicine Immunology/Infectious Disease Team Lead at Alkahest, Inc., where collaboration across cross-functional teams aims to facilitate key IND-enabling preclinical studies and develop biomarker identification strategies for novel therapeutics. Prior experience includes a role as Scientist I in Translational Medicine at The Scripps Research Institute, focusing on T cell and B cell interactions during a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. Additional roles span intern positions and research assistant roles in various organizations, notably at Dow AgroSciences and Nereus Life Sciences, emphasizing wet lab research, genetic identification, and grant writing. Education credentials include a Ph.D. from Scripps Research, a Master of Science in Applied Molecular Biotechnology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the same institution.