Filipa Lopes
About Filipa Lopes
Filipa Lopes is a Group Leader in T Cell Cloning and currently serves as a Principal Scientist at Immunocore in Oxford, UK. She has a strong academic background with a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Arts from the University of Lisbon.
Current Role at Adaptimmune
Filipa Lopes serves as a Group Leader in T Cell Cloning at Adaptimmune. In this role, she focuses on advancing the development of T cell therapies, contributing to the company's mission of harnessing the immune system to fight cancer. Her leadership in T cell cloning is pivotal for the research and development of innovative treatments.
Previous Experience at Immunocore
Filipa Lopes previously worked at Immunocore as a Senior Scientist from 2017 to 2018. During her time in Oxford, Oxfordshire, she contributed to projects that aimed to enhance T cell receptor technology. This experience provided her with valuable insights into the field of immunotherapy and T cell engineering.
Education and Expertise
Filipa Lopes obtained her Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Lisbon, where she studied from 2006 to 2012. Prior to that, she completed her Master of Arts at the same institution from 1999 to 2004. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in immunology and related fields, supporting her expertise in T cell research.
Career Progression
Filipa Lopes has been with Immunocore since 2019, currently holding the position of Principal Scientist. Her career progression reflects her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and her contributions to the development of T cell therapies. She has built upon her previous experience to take on more significant responsibilities in her current role.