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Sushma Kommineni

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Director, Translational Science at BioNTech SE
📍 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Sushma Kommineni is a Director of Translational Science at BioNTech, specializing in molecular biology and microbiome research. An experienced scientist with a Ph. D. from Oregon Health & Science University, her career includes key roles at Takeda and Merck, focusing on biomarker innovation and exploratory science, particularly within gastroenterology.

A colleague described her as a "fantastic role model for young scientists" who performs rigorous and well-controlled experiments.

She holds a patent for an engineered bacterial strain designed to reduce the colonization of antibiotic-resistant organisms in the GI tract.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Director, Translational Science
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Priorities

Topics Sushma cares about

Gut Microbiome
Her postdoctoral research, publications, and a patent focus on engineering bacteria like E. faecalis to combat antibiotic-resistant organisms in the gut.
Translational Science
Her current role and expertise are focused on translating novel biological discoveries into inventive and improved therapeutics.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Director, Translational Science
BioNTech SE
9-2021 - 11-2022
Clinical Biomarker Innovation and Development lead, Gastroenterology
Takeda
3-2017 - 9-2021
Associate Principal Scientist @ Merck Exploratory Science Center
Merck
10-2015 - 2-2017
Biotech Consultant
Postdoc Industry Consultant (PICO)- A biotechnology initiative at Medical College of Wisconsin
9-2012 - 2-2017
Postdoctoral research
Postdoc Industry Consultant (PICO)- A biotechnology initiative at Medical College of Wisconsin
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Education
2008 - 2009
MS
Oregon Health & Science University
2009 - 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Oregon Health & Science University
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DISC profile (public)

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