Sasawata Karmakar

Director, Chemistry At Sanofi Mrna Center of Excellence Sanofi

Dr. Saswata Karmakar is a distinguished scientist with over 15 years of expertise in nucleic acid-based diagnostic and therapeutic applications. His current focus is the Lipid Nano Particle (LNP) based-mRNA delivery at Sanofi’s mRNA Center of Excellence in Waltham, USA. Dr. Karmakar earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Idaho and completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University under Prof. Eric Kool. His research focuses on developing innovative mRNA delivery platforms using novel ionizable lipids. His significant contributions to the field are reflected in his impressive publication record in numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and patents spanning nucleic acid chemistry and LNP-mediated mRNA delivery.

As Director of Chemistry at Sanofi, Dr. Karmakar continues to drive advancements in mRNA technology that have potential applications in vaccines and therapeutics.

Seminars

Monday 6th April 2026
Panel Discussion: Delving into the Discovery & Evolution of LNPs to Gain an Understanding of the Foundation & Future Potential for LNP Delivery
9:00 am
  • Uncovering the origins of LNP technology and how they were initially discovered
  • Exploring the evolving role of LNPs from early gene delivery systems to their pivotal role in mRNA vaccine development
  • Showcasing the key scientific breakthroughs that have shaped modern LNP design
Saswata Karmakar