Eric Bennett

Eric Bennett is the Senior Director of Large Molecule Computational Design & Informatics at Pfizer, where they lead a group focused on protein therapeutics in silico engineering and informatics. Their team develops computational tools and collaborates with the machine learning group to enhance protein discovery and optimization. Eric's extensive background includes experience in antibody optimization, mRNA, and structure-based drug design, and they have worked across various therapeutic areas, including oncology and infectious disease. Prior to their current role, Eric held positions such as Associate Research Fellow and Senior Principal Scientist at Pfizer, and they also served as Assistant Director at the Center for Drug Design at the University of Minnesota. They earned a BS in Biochemistry from Penn State University and a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cell Biology from Cornell University.