Leah Caffrey
About Leah Caffrey
Leah Caffrey is a scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, specializing in non-viral gene editing and delivery strategies for cell therapy and engineering applications.
Company
Leah Caffrey currently works as a Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington, United States. Her role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance T cell engineering research and process development, utilizing cutting-edge gene editing methods.
Previous Experience at Juno Therapeutics
Leah Caffrey served as a Senior Formulation Research Associate at Juno Therapeutics, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure in the Greater Seattle Area, she contributed to formulation method development and novel biochemical materials development. Her work included particle characterization method development, vital for advancing T cell engineering.
Previous Experience at Nortis
From 2018 to 2019, Leah Caffrey was a Scientist at Nortis in Woodinville, WA. In this role, she focused on advancing research in her field. A year at Nortis involved contributing to various scientific projects and furthering her expertise in the domain of biochemical sciences.
Education and Expertise
Leah Caffrey earned a Master of Science (MS) in Chemistry from the University of Washington in 2017. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2015. Her educational background provided a strong foundation for her specialized skills in non-viral gene editing and delivery strategies, especially for cell therapy and engineering applications.
Research and Teaching Assistant Roles
Leah Caffrey's early career included positions as a Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at several universities. She gained experience at the University of Washington, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and University of Arizona between 2013 and 2017. These roles allowed her to develop and refine her skills in assay development, cellular analytics, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.