Martin Mense
Martin Mense is a highly skilled Lead Biologist with a strong background in Small Molecule Drug Discovery Program, excelling in managing projects from early screening to candidate selection.
He possesses expertise in assay selection, development, and optimization, complemented by his ability to collaborate effectively with medicinal chemistry, ADME, and DMPK specialists.
With a robust track record, Martin engages in both internal and external communications, liaising with senior management, academic institutions, and commercial partners to drive successful collaborations.
His areas of expertise include Cystic Fibrosis, molecular biology, biochemistry, electrophysiology, cell biology, and structure-function research on membrane transport proteins.
Martin also brings valuable experience in investigating trafficking pathways and digital image- and video-processing techniques.
Education-wise, he pursued his Ph.D. at Yale University, a Diplom at the University of Konstanz, and an M.S. at Portland State University.
Throughout his career, Martin Mense has held key positions including Vice President For Drug Discovery at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Scientific Consultant at Cfrx/Flatley Discovery Lab, Principal Scientist For Drug Discovery at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Principal Scientist at Epix Pharmaceuticals, Scientist II at Synta Pharmaceuticals, and Research Associate at Rockefeller University.
