Alan Enciso

Principal Scientist GSK

After completing his PhD at TCU, Alan conducted postdoctoral research in the laboratories of Nobel Prize candidate Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, followed by a second postdoctoral appointment in the laboratory of Nobel Laureate Fraser Stoddart. He then began his industrial career at Myris Therapeutics, where he worked on antibody–drug conjugates and earned his first patent. During the COVID pandemic, he joined Pfizer as a Senior Scientist in the Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) group, contributing to four patents in the vaccine space. He currently serves as a Principal Scientist at GSK in the Drug Product Vaccines department, continuing to advance lipid nanoparticle technologies.

Seminars

Monday 20th July 2026
Round Table Discussion: A Scientific Outlook – Overcoming Challenges of Novel LNP Chemistries & Formulations to Achieve a Successful Patent Outcome for mRNA Delivery
10:00 am
  • Dissecting a patent and presenting an overview about the process
  • What can be patented in an LNP?
  • Designing LNPs with specific patent claims in mind
  • How do I know that I have enough information to file a patent?
Alan Enciso - 6th mRNA-Based Therapeutics Summit Speaker