Guillaume Mata
About Guillaume Mata
Guillaume Mata is a Senior Scientist in R&D Chemistry at Arcus Biosciences, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Bioorganic Chemistry from the University of Zurich and has extensive research experience, including a postdoctoral position at Stanford University.
Work at Arcus Biosciences
Guillaume Mata serves as a Senior Scientist in the R&D Chemistry department at Arcus Biosciences. He has been with the company since 2018, contributing to research and development initiatives in the field of chemistry. His role involves applying his expertise to advance the company's projects and objectives in drug discovery and development. Arcus Biosciences is located in Hayward, California, where Mata plays a key role in the scientific team.
Education and Expertise
Guillaume Mata has a strong academic background in chemistry and related fields. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Strasbourg from 2005 to 2007. He then completed a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry at Université d'Orléans from 2007 to 2010. Following this, he pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Bioorganic Chemistry at the University of Zurich from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he studied Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Bath, completing a Master Thesis from 2009 to 2010.
Research Experience at Stanford University
Before joining Arcus Biosciences, Guillaume Mata worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Stanford University from 2017 to 2018. He collaborated with Professor B. M. Trost, focusing on asymmetric catalysis. This position allowed him to further develop his research skills and contribute to significant advancements in the field.
Doctoral Research at University of Zurich
Guillaume Mata conducted his doctoral research at the University of Zurich from 2010 to 2014. Under the supervision of Professor N. W. Luedtke, he worked on projects involving fluorescent DNA probes. This research experience contributed to his expertise in bioorganic chemistry and prepared him for his subsequent roles in the scientific community.