Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith is an Associate Principal Scientist at Merck, bringing a wealth of experience in pharmaceutical sciences, particularly in the areas of LNP formulation and RNAi technology. They obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia and a Master's in Biological Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University. Previously, Jeff worked as a Senior Scientist, leading the LNP formulation efforts for preclinical vaccine candidates and supporting analytical methodologies. Their research interests focus on the intersection of discovery and development, aiming to leverage innovative techniques in molecular biology and analytical chemistry to advance therapeutic modalities.