Matteo Placidi

Director, Analytical Sciences at Voyager Therapeutics

Matteo Placidi has a diverse work experience in the field of analytical sciences and pharmaceutical research. Matteo started their career as a PhD student at the University of Manchester, where they developed synthetic routes and analyzed multimetallic lanthanide assemblies for imaging applications. Matteo then worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, where they designed and characterized gadolinium complexes for MR/optical imaging.

Afterwards, Placidi joined Wolfe Laboratories, Inc. as a postdoctoral scientist, where they conducted experiments for the development of small molecule therapeutics and implemented safety protocols for handling potent materials. Matteo then moved to Acceleron Pharma as a Scientist in Analytical Development, where they played a key role in developing and optimizing analytical assays for fusion protein biologics. Matteo also provided analytical support to process development and assisted in stability studies.

Currently, Placidi is working at Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. as an Associate Director in Analytical Sciences. Prior to this role, they held positions as a Senior Scientist II and Senior Scientist I at the same company. Unfortunately, specific details about their responsibilities in these roles are not provided in the given information.

Overall, Matteo Placidi's work experience showcases their expertise in analytical sciences, pharmaceutical research, and product development.

Matteo Placidi completed their education with a Bachelor of Chemistry (first class) from The University of Manchester, where they studied from 2001 to 2005. Matteo then pursued further academic growth by obtaining a PhD in Chemistry from the same institution, completing their doctoral studies from 2005 to 2009.

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  • Director, Analytical Sciences

    July 1, 2023 - present

  • Associate Director, Analytical Sciences

    March, 2021

  • Senior Scientist II, Analytical Sciences

    February, 2020

  • Senior Scientist I, Analytical Sciences

    July, 2018