Derek C. Liberti, PhD

Derek C. Liberti, PhD has a strong background in biomedical research and has held various roles in academic and industry settings. Derek is currently working as a Senior Scientist in Translational Sciences and Innovation at Carbon Biosciences, starting in March 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia from May 2022 to March 2023.

Derek's academic experience includes their role as a PhD Candidate at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where they independently led teams focused on lung development and regeneration. Their research resulted in five primary author publications and secured grant funding of over $1.1 million. Derek also provided guidance and support to colleagues on related research topics, resulting in four additional publications. In addition, Derek worked as a Tutor for a brief period from September to December 2018.

Before their PhD, Derek served as a Laboratory Manager at the Center for Regenerative Medicine from June 2013 to July 2016. During their time there, they developed innovative pluripotent stem cell models to study therapeutic approaches for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and transthyretin amyloidosis. Their work led to one primary author publication and they collaborated effectively with other teams, contributing to five additional publications. Derek also supervised a team of five staff technicians and provided training on stem cell culture techniques to new scientists at the center. Prior to this, they worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Kotton Laboratory at the Center for Regenerative Medicine from June 2012 to May 2013.

Overall, Derek C. Liberti, PhD has demonstrated considerable expertise in biomedical research, with a focus on lung development and regeneration, stem cell models, and therapeutic strategies for genetic diseases. Derek has published extensively, secured significant grant funding, and has experience in team leadership, collaboration, and mentoring.

Derek C. Liberti, PhD, pursued their education starting from 2009 to 2013 at Boston University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Biology and Economics. Derek then continued their academic journey and attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, from 2016 to 2022.