Donna Armentano

Donna Armentano is a Consultant at GeneRx Consulting, LLC, based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She has extensive experience in the field of gene therapy, having held significant roles in prominent organizations prior to her current position.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Consultant at GeneRx Consulting, LLC since May 2022.
• Previous Experience:
  • Executive Director External R&D Innovation and Global Head of Gene Therapy at Pfizer from December 2015 to April 2022, where she contributed to advancements in gene therapy.
  • Senior Scientific Director at Genzyme for 24 years, focusing on gene therapy for rare genetic diseases.
  • Completed a Post-doctoral Fellowship in gene therapy and hemophilia at Baylor College of Medicine from 1986 to 1990.

Education

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University (1981-1986).
• B.A. in Biochemistry from Cornell University (1978-1981).

Armentano's career reflects a strong foundation in molecular biology and significant contributions to the development of gene therapies, particularly during her tenure at major pharmaceutical companies.