Kanwal Palla

Kanwal Palla is an accomplished professional in the field of biochemistry with extensive experience in protein chemistry. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Biochemistry in R&D at Slingshot Biosciences since June 2022, Kanwal previously held roles at Nektar Therapeutics, including Senior Scientist and Scientist II, where leadership was demonstrated through management of a conjugation group and involvement in high-priority projects. Prior experience includes contributions as a Graduate Student Researcher at UC Berkeley, focusing on protein bioconjugation reactions, and a Research Assistant at Santa Clara University. Kanwal holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BS in Biochemistry from Santa Clara University.