Binnaz Staley
About Binnaz Staley
Binnaz Staley is a Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in immuno-oncology and cancer biology.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Binnaz Staley holds the position of Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb. In her role, she applies her extensive expertise to contribute to ongoing research and development projects. Her work involves leading scientific research initiatives, developing new assays, and training personnel. Her contributions support the company's mission to discover and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.
Previous Experience at AbbVie
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Binnaz Staley served as Senior Scientist II, Immuno-Oncology at AbbVie from 2017 to 2021 in Redwood City, CA. During her tenure, she was involved in cutting-edge immuno-oncology research, contributing to the understanding and development of cancer immunotherapy treatments. Her role included significant involvement in project management, assay development, and presentation of data to cross-functional teams.
Educational Background
Binnaz Staley has a robust academic background in the field of cancer biology and molecular genetics. She earned a postdoctoral fellowship from the University of California, San Francisco in Oncology and Cancer Biology. Prior to this, she received her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Developmental Biology from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, and she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Middle East Technical University.
Postdoctoral and Early Career Research
Binnaz Staley's early career includes research positions at UCSF and Eureka Therapeutics, Inc. She was a Postdoctoral Fellow at UCSF from 2011 to 2016, where she was awarded a National Cancer Institute (NCI) postdoc grant for a self-conceived project. She also worked as a Research Scientist in Cancer-Immunotherapy at Eureka Therapeutics, Inc for one year. Her postdoctoral research contributed to the foundational understanding of oncology, and during this time, she first-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles and contributed to patents and IND submissions.
Internships and Initial Training
Binnaz Staley gained early research experience through internships at Weill Cornell Medical College and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in 2004. These internships provided her with hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques and research methodologies. These opportunities contributed to her foundational knowledge and skills, setting the stage for her future academic and professional achievements.