Masa Aleckovic

Masa Aleckovic, PhD has a diverse work experience in academia and industry. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Scientist II at Shasqi since December 2021. Prior to this, from November 2016 to December 2021, Masa worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where they focused on developing improved immuno-therapeutic strategies and studying tumor and immune cell characteristics in murine breast cancer models.

Masa also worked as a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School from November 2016 to December 2021. Before that, from June 2016 to October 2016, they worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University, where they identified novel proteins promoting bone and lung metastasis of breast and melanoma cells. Masa's research also involved correlating protein expression with clinical outcomes.

During their time at Princeton University, Masa also served as a Teaching Assistant for two courses in 2011 and 2012. Additionally, they had a summer internship at CIPF in 2007.

Overall, Masa Aleckovic, PhD has gained significant research experience in cancer biology, immunotherapy, and proteomics throughout their career.

Masa Aleckovic, PhD, has an impressive education history in the field of biology. Masa began their studies at the University of Oxford, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry (M.Biochem.) from 2005 to 2009. Afterward, they pursued further education at Princeton University, earning a Master of Arts (MA) in Molecular Biology from 2009 to 2011. Masa continued their studies at Princeton and completed their doctoral degree, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Biology from 2011 to 2016.

In addition to their formal education, Masa Aleckovic has also pursued additional certifications to enhance their knowledge and skills. Masa obtained a certification in Data Management for Clinical Research from Coursera in December 2014. Furthermore, they obtained a certification in Drug Discovery, Development & Commercialization from Coursera in August 2013. These additional certifications showcase their commitment to continuous learning and professional development in their field.