Serena Carosso

Serena Carosso is a highly experienced scientist specializing in bioconjugation, with a robust background in organic chemistry and extensive experience in both academic and industry settings. At Takeda, Serena serves as a Senior Bioconjugation Scientist, leading a team in complex projects, managing CROs, and focusing on oligonucleotide drug discovery and bioconjugation techniques. Prior experiences include a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the University of Notre Dame, where efforts centered on the design of antimicrobial Beta lactams and mentoring students. Additionally, Serena worked as a Senior Scientist at Abzena, contributing to the synthesis of cytotoxic payloads and antibody drug conjugates, and currently holds the position of Senior Principal Scientist at Pfizer, focusing on linker-payload design and project management. Academic credentials include a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Glasgow and a Master's degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Pavia.