Trang Dao Pick
About Trang Dao Pick
Trang Dao Pick is a Scientist II at Amunix Pharmaceuticals with extensive experience in flow cytometry and bi-specific antibody characterization. She has previously held positions at Monogram Biosciences, Cellerant Therapeutics, and Corvus Pharmaceuticals, contributing to patent filings and assay optimization throughout her career.
Current Role at Amunix Pharmaceuticals
Trang Dao Pick serves as a Scientist II at Amunix Pharmaceuticals, a position held since 2019. Based in South San Francisco, California, she focuses on research and development within the biopharmaceutical sector. Her work involves optimizing in vitro cytotoxicity assays, which are crucial for screening T cell engaging bispecific antibodies. This role reflects her extensive background in cellular and molecular biology.
Previous Experience in Biopharmaceuticals
Prior to her current role, Trang Dao Pick accumulated significant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. She worked at Corvus Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Research Associate from 2016 to 2019. Before that, she was an Associate Scientist at Cellerant Therapeutics from 2009 to 2016. Her earlier role as a Senior Research Associate at Monogram Biosciences lasted from 2007 to 2010. Throughout these positions, she developed various assays and contributed to research initiatives.
Educational Background in Biology
Trang Dao Pick has a solid educational foundation in biology. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Santa Clara University, studying from 1992 to 1994. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Cell and Molecular Biology from San Francisco State University, where she studied from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, she attended De Anza College and the University of California, Davis, enhancing her knowledge in general biology and cellular biology.
Research Contributions and Specializations
Trang Dao Pick has made notable contributions to research, particularly in the area of T cell and tumor characterization. She developed a multi-color flow cytometry panel for this purpose during her career. Her expertise includes performing Jurkat reporter and flow-based cytokine secretion assays. She has also contributed to patent filings by preparing data and writing sections related to results and materials and methods.