Valerie Winton

Valerie Winton is a seasoned scientist with extensive experience in analytical research and development, currently serving as a Senior Scientist I at Beam Therapeutics since April 2020. Previously, Winton held roles as a Scientist II and Scientist in the same department. Winton's background includes significant work as a Proteomics Specialist II at Northwestern University, where coordination of proteomics and metabolomics collaborations spanned clinical, industrial, and academic sectors. A postdoctoral fellowship at the Proteomics Center of Excellence involved top-down mass spectrometry applications and collaborations with bioinformaticians. Winton's academic journey culminated in a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, complemented by a BS in ACS Chemistry from Hope College. Early research experiences included internships in process chemistry at AbbVie and undergraduate research in organometallic catalysis.