Nariman Balenga
Director @ Schrödinger | Receptor Pharmacology | Drug Discovery
- Role
- Director at Schrödinger
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nariman Balenga
Highly motivated and experienced in vitro molecular pharmacologist with a strong background in molecular biology and translational research. Expert in the signaling pathways, MoA, and functional studies of membrane proteins e.g. GPCRs, cytokine receptors, and integrins in primary cells and cell lines. Active in Target ID and Validation, Assay Development for HTS, Hit ID, Hit to Lead, and Lead Optimization in drug discovery projects.Proven ability to manage and mentor a group of scientists in matrix working environments, collaborate with multiple functions and manage CROs across geographies.Therapeutic Areas: Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Inflammatory, Metabolic, Endocrine, and Reproductive system diseases.
Experience
Director
Jan 2026 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Education
University of Tehran
M.Sc., Medical Biotechnology
1999 — 2006
Medizinische Universität Graz
Ph.D., Molecular Medicine (Pharmacology)
2007 — 2010
Skills
- Cell Based Assays
- Small Gtpases Pull Down Assay
- Mouse Models
- Whole Mouse Perfusion
- Graphpad Prism
- Htrf
- Precision Cut Lung Slice (Pcls)/Contraction of Airways
- High Throughput Screening
- Gene Reporter Assay
- Apoptosis
- H&E Staining
- Vaccines
- Dna Vaccine
- Gene Cloning
- Imagej
- Dynamic Mass Redistribution Assay (Epic, Corning)
- Calcium Release Assay
- Primary and Cell Line Culture
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Isolation
- Pharmacodynamics
- Immunofluorescence
- Data Analysis
- Iacuc-Approved Animal Use Protocols
- Real-Time Pcr (Sybr; Taqman)
- Receptor Pharmacology
- Signal Transduction
- Anima Tissue Procurement (Ffpe & Oct)
- Immunology
- Flow Cytometry (Facscalibur, Lsr Ii)
- Immunohistochemistry
- Confocal Microscopy (Zeiss, Leica)
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Elisa
- Image Pro Plus
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Biotechnology
- Animal Models
- Drug Discovery
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