Klare Bersch (Lazor)

Klare Bersch (Lazor), Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Medicinal Chemistry at Prelude Therapeutics since October 2019, having previously served as a Research Scientist in the same field. Bersch's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Delaware, where a dissertation focused on the synthesis of peptidoglycan saccharides and small molecule probes related to innate immune signaling was completed. Prior experience includes roles as a Research Assistant at the University of Delaware's Leimkuhler-Grimes Lab and at American University's Konaklieva Lab, where a thesis on antimicrobial activity was developed. Bersch also gained practical experience as a Research Assistant Intern at DuPont. Education credentials consist of a combined BS/MS in Chemistry from American University.