Punit Saraon
Senior Scientist | Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery Leader | Chemoproteomics | Translational Strategy | Cross Functional Team Builder
- Role
- Senior Scientist at Hyku Biosciences
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Punit Saraon
I am a chemical biologist and drug discovery scientist focused on translating mechanistic insight into therapeutic opportunity. My work sits at the intersection of chemical biology, proteomics, and translational pharmacology, where I design and deploy innovative strategies to interrogate protein function and accelerate hit identification and validation.As a scientific leader, I take pride in driving programs forward with clarity, rigor, and urgency. I am highly adaptable and thrive in dynamic environments where scientific direction evolves with emerging data. Whether building new assay platforms, advancing covalent targeting strategies, or shaping discovery roadmaps, I focus on delivering solutions that meaningfully impact pipeline progression.Beyond the science, I am a collaborative and people centered leader. I work cross functionally across biology, chemistry, DMPK, and external partners to align teams around shared objectives and execution plans. I believe strong science is built on strong teams, and I actively invest in mentoring, empowering, and elevating those around me. My goal is to create an environment where individuals operate at their highest potential while contributing to a cohesive, high performing organization.Core expertise includes chemical proteomics, covalent ligand discovery, LC-MS based analytics, target engagement strategies, and end-to-end assay development in both biochemical and cellular systems.I am motivated by complex biological questions, bold therapeutic hypotheses, and the opportunity to build platforms and teams that transform discovery into real impact.
Experience
Senior Scientist
May 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Education
University of Toronto
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology
2009 — 2014
University of Toronto
Hon B.Sc, Genetics and Cell Biology
2005 — 2009
Skills
- Laboratory
- Molecular Biology
- Proteomics
- Bioinformatics
- Research
- Biochemistry
- Cancer
- Western Blotting
- Cell Biology
- Pcr
- Genetics
- Data Analysis
- Cell Culture
- Life Sciences
- Scientific Writing
- Cancer Research
- Drug Discovery
- Cancer Epidemiology
- Cell Signaling
- Membrane Proteins
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