Elizabeth Sun

Principal Scientist @ Tenvie Therapeutics

About

Researching at the crossroads between cell biology and neurobiology using primary neuronal culture and mouse models.

Country

United States

City

San Francisco

Industry

Research

Skill

Biomarker Discovery, Assay Development, Strategic Thinking, Cross-functional Collaborations, Neuronal Culture, Cell Culture, Cell Biology, PCR, Molecular Cloning, Confocal Microscopy, Fluorescence Microscopy, Biochemistry, Microscopy, Immunohistochemistry, Data Analysis, Western Blotting, Research, Undergraduate Teaching, Genotyping, Keynote

Experience

Principal Scientist

Tenvie Therapeutics

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

South San Francisco, California, United States

Senior Scientist

Tenvie Therapeutics

2025-1 - 2025-7 · 7 mos

South San Francisco, California, United States

Senior Scientist

Denali Therapeutics

2022-5 - 2025-1 · 2 yrs 9 mos

South San Francisco, California, United States

Scientist

Denali Therapeutics

2019-3 - 2022-5 · 3 yrs 3 mos

South San Francisco, California, United States

Supported discovery biology data package generation from target validation through candidate ID. Managed extensive cross-functional collaborations and continued prioritization of efforts to meet critical milestones.

Graduate Student

Yale School of Medicine

2012-8 - 2018-10 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Research in cellular neurobiology of membrane lipid homeostasis through lipid transport proteins at membrane contact sites. Extensive experience with mouse primary cultures and high resolution imaging. Primary publications included peer-reviewed papers and commentary.

Graduate Teaching Fellow

Yale University

2016-1 - 2016-3 · 3 mos

Provided structured weekly reviews and discussions with undergraduate students on the fundamentals of biochemistry and biophysics. I have monitored online forums for additional help and furthered my experience in writing both quiz and test questions and grading various types of assignments.

Graduate Teaching Fellow

Yale University

2014-10 - 2014-12 · 3 mos

Greater New York City Area

Facilitated undergraduate students in grasping the fundamentals of cell biology by leading weekly discussion sessions beyond their weekly lectures. I have also held office hours and monitored online forums for additional help. I have gained experience in writing both quiz and test questions and grading various types of assignments.