Mariana G. Weber, Ph.D
About Mariana G. Weber, Ph.D
Mariana G. Weber, Ph.D, is a scientist specializing in Attributes and Analytics at Instil Bio, where she investigates T cell functionality and develops analytical methods. She has a background in microbiology and biotechnology, with experience in both academic and industry settings, including a postdoctoral role at UC Davis.
Current Role at Instil Bio
Mariana G. Weber, Ph.D., serves as a Scientist in Attributes and Analytics at Instil Bio since 2021. In this role, she works within a cross-functional team to define product attributes essential for evaluating the quality of drug products developed by Instil Bio. Her responsibilities include authoring and reviewing technical documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Mariana G. Weber earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Biotechnology from Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia - IFRJ, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. She possesses expertise in analytical method development and optimization, as well as knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) regulatory requirements.
Research Experience
Before her current position, Mariana G. Weber held various research roles at the University of California, Davis. She was a Ph.D. Student in Microbiology from 2014 to 2020 and later served as a Postdoctoral Researcher in infectious disease for eight months in 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she completed a research internship at UC Davis Medical Microbiology and Immunology Lab in 2013 for eight months, where she developed fit-for-purpose assays and introduced technology platforms to support cellular analysis of T cell products across oncology indications.
Previous Internships
Mariana G. Weber has also gained valuable experience through internships. She worked as a research intern at Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ) from 2011 to 2012. This experience contributed to her foundational knowledge in biological sciences and research methodologies, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Research Focus and Contributions
In her current role and previous positions, Mariana G. Weber investigates T cell functionality, potency, cytotoxicity, and polyfunctionality. Her work contributes to the understanding and development of T cell products, which are crucial in the context of oncology therapies. She collaborates with Process Science and Engineering (PSE) and Quality Control (QC) teams to ensure the efficacy and safety of drug products.