Caterina Torrisi

Caterina Torrisi is a highly experienced professional in drug discovery chemistry with a career spanning over 18 years. Currently serving as a Principal Scientific Associate at Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd since June 2017, Caterina has advanced from a Senior Scientific Associate at Actelion and has held various roles in leading pharmaceutical companies, including Addex Therapeutics and MSD. At MSD, Caterina specialized in the synthesis and characterization of biologically active compounds for oncology, while previous experience includes the development of allosteric modulators for metabolic diseases and inflammation. With a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Technology from Università degli Studi di Catania and a second Master’s in Drug Design & Development from Università di Pavia, Caterina possesses a robust educational foundation complemented by expertise in multi-step synthesis and advanced analytical techniques.