Beau Rostama, Ph.D.
About Beau Rostama, Ph.D.
Beau Rostama, Ph.D., is a Scientist II specializing in Cell & Molecular Biology and Cell Line Engineering at Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc. He has extensive experience in research and development, with a background that includes positions at various universities and research institutions.
Work at Bolt Biotherapeutics
Beau Rostama, Ph.D., currently serves as Scientist II in Cell & Molecular Biology and Cell Line Engineering at Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advanced techniques in cell line engineering, contributing to the development of innovative biotherapeutic solutions. His responsibilities include conducting DNA extraction for insertion/deletion PCR and analyzing Sanger sequencing data, which are critical for the company's research and product development efforts.
Education and Expertise
Beau Rostama earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Science from the University of Maine, where he studied from 2009 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Global and International Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, completed in 2000. His expertise includes the use of the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system for gene knockout in immune cell lines and the transfection and maintenance of human reporter cell lines to analyze immune signaling pathways.
Background
Beau Rostama's professional background includes a range of positions in research and academia. He worked as a Research Associate at the University of New England from 2017 to 2021 and held a similar role at UCSF from 2000 to 2006. He also served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and Community Service Officer at UCSB, gaining foundational experience in research and community engagement.
Previous Positions and Experience
Prior to his current role at Bolt Biotherapeutics, Beau Rostama held various positions that enhanced his research skills and knowledge. He worked as a Scientist II in Cell Line Engineering at Artemys Foods for 8 months in 2021-2022, where he designed lentivirus plasmid vectors. He also served as an Account Executive Recruiter at MRI Network Global Search and held research associate positions at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the University of New England, contributing to diverse projects in the field of biomedical research.