Maria Gerget
About Maria Gerget
Maria Gerget is a Research Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb in München, specializing in automated T cell selection processes and CAR-T cell product formulation.
Current Employment at Bristol Myers Squibb
Maria Gerget currently holds the position of Research Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in München, Bayern, Deutschland. In her role, she is responsible for leading the development of automated T cell selection processes specifically for clinical applications. Her work entails the formulation of CAR-T cell products, which includes critical steps like T cell activation, lentiviral transduction, and expansion.
Previous Work Experience at Medigene AG
Prior to her current role, Maria Gerget was a Research Associate at Medigene AG. She worked there from 2018 to 2021, a tenure of three years. During her time at Medigene AG, she specialized in several key areas including the formulation of CAR-T cell products and conducting flow cytometry analysis using Cytoflex. Her responsibilities also included developing cell-based assays such as cytokine release and 2D and 3D killing experiments, contributing to the advancement of immunotherapeutic methods.
Academic Background in Biochemistry
Maria Gerget has a robust academic background in Biochemistry. She obtained her Bachelor's degree from Universität Ulm, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Following this, she pursued her Master's degree at Technische Universität München, studying from 2014 to 2017. She also spent 11 months in 2015 at the University of Helsinki to further her studies in Biochemistry, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Early Career and Internship Experience
Maria Gerget accrued significant early career experience through various roles. She worked as a Fachspezialist at agap2 Deutschland - Life Sciences for four months in 2018, and completed her Master Thesis at the Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene over an eight-month span in 2017. Additionally, she gained practical experience during a five-month internship at Roche in Penzberg from 2016 to 2017. These roles enabled her to build a strong foundation in medical microbiology, immunology, and practical laboratory skills.
Specialization in CAR-T Cell Product Development
Maria Gerget specializes in the formulation and development of CAR-T cell products, focusing on T cell activation, lentiviral transduction, and expansion. Her technical proficiency extends to conducting flow cytometry analysis using Cytoflex. She is also skilled in developing cell-based assays including cytokine release and 2D and 3D killing experiments, which are instrumental in advancing clinical applications of T cell therapies.