Roger Mc Gilvray
About Roger Mc Gilvray
Roger McGilvray is an Associate Director of Cell Process Development with a PhD in Molecular Biology from Glasgow Caledonian University. He has extensive experience in the field, having held various positions in scientific research and development since 2003.
Work at Adaptimmune
Roger Mc Gilvray serves as the Associate Director of Cell Process Development at Adaptimmune, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads a team of five professionals, overseeing Cell Process Development projects from their initiation through to implementation. His responsibilities include ensuring the successful development and optimization of cell processing techniques, which are critical for the advancement of cell therapy solutions.
Education and Expertise
Roger Mc Gilvray earned his PhD in Molecular Biology from Glasgow Caledonian University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed a BSc (Hons) in Applied Biological Sciences at the same institution from 1994 to 1999. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in regenerative medicine, tumor immunology, and molecular biology.
Background
Roger Mc Gilvray has extensive experience in the field of cell therapy and clinical science. He has held various positions, including Principal Scientist from 2018 to 2020, Senior Development Scientist I from 2015 to 2018, and Pre-registration Clinical Scientist from 2011 to 2015. His career has spanned multiple locations, including Abingdon and Aberdeen in the United Kingdom, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Achievements
Roger Mc Gilvray has published work in peer-reviewed articles, showcasing his contributions to scientific research. He has also provided technical expertise in service development projects, particularly in fetal blood group genotyping using Real Time PCR. His post-doctoral research experience includes supervising students at various academic levels, offering support in experimental design and research techniques.