Gal·la Pericot

Biography

Gal·la obtained her degree in Chemistry from the University of Barcelona, Spain and a Master Degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Bologna, Italy. She worked 3 years as synthetist at the University of Siena, and then joined the research center Siena Biotech as Senior Scientist, for 9 years. Is a Medicinal Chemist with broad practical laboratory skills in classic organic synthesis and experienced in various stages of the small molecule drug discovery process. She has also experience as Project Leader of a program focused on development of potential new drug molecules for CNS disorders, coordination of multidisciplinary teams, definition and implementation of project strategy and plans, reporting to the strategy and portfolio committees. Always eager to learn more about pharmaceutical topics, she worked for 2 years at the Hospital of Siena, coordinating research programs and projects within the rheumatology department. Gal·la joined SOM Biotech as R&D Manager at the end of 2015.

Research Interest

CNS disorders,