Rita Figueiredo

Associate Director - Antibody Discovery, Antibody Research Group at Immunocore

I’m a highly motivated, experienced and pro-active scientist and people manager with academic and industrial background in chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and antibody/TCR technology. My vast knowledge in a wide range of laboratory techniques makes me a very adaptable and flexible person, always aiming to thrive at any task. My technical and theoretical expertise in antibody and TCR discovery have allowed me and my team to identify and deliver therapeutic molecules against a multitude of different proteins involved in oncology, inflammation, immunology, bone disorders, pulmonology and others. I’m a dynamic, accountable and enthusiastic team player with great organisational and communication skills that can bring to your organisation years of experience in molecular biology, antibody and TCR display, high-throughput biochemical and cell-based screening, associated with a mature skill set in building teams and managing cross-functional collaborations, acquired from working in small to mid-size organisations.