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Peter Tessier is the Albert M. Mattocks Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Michigan, where he has been a faculty member since 2017. His expertise encompasses Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences, with an emphasis on the development of advanced therapeutic antibodies. He specializes in addressing significant biomedical challenges, such as neurodegenerative disorders and cancer treatment, by engineering bispecific and neutralizing antibodies. His research program integrates experimental and computational methodologies to enhance our understanding of protein interactions and to create novel therapeutic candidates with desirable drug-like properties. Tessier has a robust research portfolio focused on protein engineering, high-throughput screening, and machine learning applications in antibody discovery. He has received multiple prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Pew Scholar Award in Biomedical Sciences and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. Prior to his current position, he was involved in several significant roles at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he contributed to the advancement of research in Chemical & Biological Engineering.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Leading research in therapeutic antibodies and their application in addressing biomedical challenges.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY
Engaged in research and development in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY
Contributed to teaching and leading research initiatives in chemical engineering.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY
Conducted research and taught undergraduate and graduate students.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science