Stephen Santoro

About Stephen Santoro

Accomplished immunologist with extensive knowledge of T cell engineering and a thorough understanding of molecular biology. Ten years of experience in the fields of immunotherapy and vascular disruption therapy, with an emphasis on the design and evaluation of T cells bearing chimeric antigen receptors. An effective leader and collaborative team member, with a proven ability to move multiple projects forward to publication. A highly articulate public speaker with strong written and interpersonal communication skills. A valued member of the laboratory, who is quick to learn and adaptable across multiple scientific disciplines in both academic and industry settings.Specialties: Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs), Adoptive T-cell Therapy, Immunotherapy, Synthetic Biology, Stromal Immunobiology, Vascular Therapy, Analytical Chemistry

Experience

1. Senior Director, Translational Sciences

   Arsenal Biosciences, Inc.

   Jan 2023 — Present · South San Francisco, CA, US

   Responsibilities include: assay establishment, clinical trial sample management, and translational data analysis, interpretation, and communication of results.

Education

• University of Pennsylvania

  PhD, Cell and Molecular Biology, Gene Therapy and Vaccines

  2008 — 2014

• University of Colorado Boulder

  BA, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and Geology

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Molecular Cloning
• Science
• Tissue Culture
• Immunohistochemistry
• Qpcr
• Life Sciences
• Lifesciences
• Protein Expression
• Immunoassays
• Microscopy
• Lentivirus
• Immunofluorescence
• Immunoprecipitation
• Elisa
• Cell Therapy
• Western Blotting
• Transfection
• Immunotherapy
• Cell Biology
• Laboratory
• Molecular Biology
• Fluorescence Microscopy
• Genetic Engineering
• Cell
• Confocal Microscopy
• Vascular Biology
• Analytical Chemistry
• Flow Cytometry
• Cell Culture
• Laboratory Skills
• Pcr
• Vector Cloning