Ellen C. Minnihan

Ellen C. Minnihan has extensive work experience in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and global health. Ellen C. currently holds the position of Discovery Project Leader at the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute. In this role, they are responsible for driving scientific strategy and decision-making on early-stage programs related to therapeutic areas and modalities, with a focus on tuberculosis drugs and interventions for neonatal health. Additionally, they work with various partners to advance programs from candidate selection to proof-of-concept clinical trials.

Prior to their current position, Minnihan was employed at Merck, where they held several roles in discovery pharmaceutical sciences. Ellen C. started as a Senior Scientist and later advanced to the positions of Associate Principal Scientist and Principal Scientist. During their time at Merck, they also participated in the Richard T. Clark Fellowship for Global Health.

Before joining Merck, Minnihan completed their postdoctoral fellowship at MIT and served as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Chemistry. Ellen C. also gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins University, where they were involved in bioinorganic chemistry research and co-authored a research paper.

Overall, Minnihan's work experience showcases their expertise in scientific research, drug discovery, and global health initiatives.

Ellen C. Minnihan completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from The Johns Hopkins University from 2002 to 2006. Following this, they pursued further education and obtained their PhD in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2006 to 2012.