Celeste Rodriguez
About Celeste Rodriguez
Celeste Rodriguez is a Research Associate at Erasca, Inc. in San Diego, CA, with over a decade of experience in research and animal husbandry, specializing in surgical techniques and data analysis.
Work at Erasca
Celeste Rodriguez has been employed as a Research Associate at Erasca, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she contributes to research initiatives in the biotechnology sector, focusing on the development of innovative cancer therapies. Her position is based in San Diego, California, where she collaborates with a team of scientists to advance the company's research objectives.
Previous Experience in Research
Before joining Erasca, Celeste Rodriguez worked at the Proteogenomics Research Institute for Systems Medicine (PRISM) as a Research Associate from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as an Animal Husbandry Technician at the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation from 2013 to 2018. Her extensive experience in research environments has equipped her with a strong foundation in various laboratory techniques and methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Celeste Rodriguez studied at Pima Medical Institute, where she earned an Associate of Science degree in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant from 2010 to 2012. This educational background provides her with a solid understanding of animal health and veterinary practices, which is essential for her research work.
Technical Skills and Research Techniques
Celeste Rodriguez possesses expertise in various technical skills relevant to her research role. She is experienced in dosing hazardous compounds such as I-125, I-131, and Lu-177. Additionally, she utilizes data analysis programs like ImageJ and Vivoquant for research purposes. Her surgical skills include PDX implantation, primary tumor removal, and xenograft implants, which are critical for her contributions to cancer research.
Research Contributions and Methodologies
In her research activities, Celeste Rodriguez has developed 3D cell spheroids for implantation in intravital microscopy chambers. She regularly performs necropsies for bio-distribution studies on in-house antibody drug conjugates. Furthermore, she operates Mediso SPECT-CT instruments for small animal in vivo imaging, which includes image acquisition and reconstruction, enhancing the quality of research data.