Esther Carrasco
Head of Medicinal Chemistry-Inflammation
Pharma
Allinky Biopharma
Spain
Biography
Esther Carrasco is an active and skilled chemist with almost a decade of experience in chemical synthesis for lead optimization. In 2011, Esther joined Allinky to lead different medicinal chemistry projects to optimize lead compounds or molecules targeting novel routes in inflammation and cancer. Esther received her PhD degree ‘cum laude’ in organic chemistry from the University of Extremadura (Spain). Prior to entering Allinky, Esther was a member of the Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia, which pertains to the Spanish Higher National Research Council (CSIC) under the coordination of Professor Angel Messeguer.
Research Interest
Chemical synthesis and novel routes in inflammation and cancer.