Michael McPherson

Research Fellow @ AbbVie

About

Currently lead a diverse group of talented scientists within the Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) Platform Team at AbbVie. Our mission is to discover and develop innovative ADC therapeutics that have transformational efficacy and an irrevocable impact on patients with cancer, autoimmune disease or neurological disorders. Co-founder of the Immunology ADC (iADC) platform technology at AbbVie and Biology Lead for AbbVie’s first-in-class iADC (ABBV-3373/154) to enter clinical trials for the treatment of RA. Extensive drug discovery leadership experience with both small and large molecule programs and inventor on multiple development and clinical assets.

Country

United States

City

Worcester

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Drug Discovery, Antibody Drug Conjugates, Yeast Display, Antibody engineering, Cellular Immunology, Antibodies, Assay Development, Biochemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, Chemistry, Chromatography, Drug Design, Drug Development

Experience

Research Fellow

AbbVie

2021-7 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

AbbVie Bioresearch Center, Worcester MA

Senior Principal Research Scientist

AbbVie

2019-6 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

AbbVie Bioresearch Center, Worcester MA

Principal Research Scientist

AbbVie

2016-4 - 2019-6 · 3 yrs 3 mos

AbbVie Bioresearch Center, Worcester MA

Senior Scientist III

AbbVie

2013-1 - 2016-4 · 3 yrs 4 mos

AbbVie Bioresearch Center, Worcester MA

Senior Scientist III

Abbott

2006-6 - 2012-12 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Abbott Bioresearch Center, Worcester MA

Senior Scientist II

Abbott

2003-6 - 2006-6 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Abbott Bioresearch Center, Worcester MA

Principal Scientist

Phylos Inc.

2002-4 - 2003-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Lexington MA

Senior Scientist

Phylos Inc.

1998-4 - 2002-4 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Lexington MA

Education

Brown University

Chemical Biology

1995 - 1998 · 3 yrs

The University of Edinburgh

Bioorganic Chemistry

1992 - 1995 · 3 yrs

The University of Edinburgh

Chemistry

1988 - 1992 · 4 yrs