Salemiz Sandoval
About Salemiz Sandoval
Salemiz Sandoval is a Principal Scientist in Analytical Sciences at Instil Bio, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in molecular and cell biology, with a focus on stem and T cell biology, hematopoiesis, and cell therapy.
Work at Instil Bio
Salemiz Sandoval has been serving as Principal Scientist in Analytical Sciences at Instil Bio since 2021. Located in Thousand Oaks, California, Sandoval has contributed to the company's research and development efforts for three years. In this role, Sandoval applies extensive knowledge in molecular and cell biology to advance the company's initiatives in cell therapy.
Education and Expertise
Salemiz Sandoval earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Biology from UCLA, where studies were conducted from 2005 to 2010. Sandoval possesses expertise in stem and T cell biology, hematopoiesis, and cell therapy, which are critical areas in the field of analytical sciences and biotechnology.
Professional Background
Prior to joining Instil Bio, Salemiz Sandoval held various positions in academic and industry settings. Sandoval worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at UCLA in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine from 2011 to 2015. Following this, Sandoval was employed at Kite Pharma as a Scientist in Analytical Operations from 2018 to 2021. Sandoval also gained experience as a Project Scientist at UCLA and Caltech, and as a Student Researcher at California State University, Long Beach.
Career Progression
Salemiz Sandoval's career began as a Student Researcher at California State University, Long Beach from 2002 to 2004. Sandoval continued to develop research skills as a Graduate Student Researcher at UCLA from 2005 to 2010. After completing a Ph.D., Sandoval transitioned to a Postdoctoral Fellow role at UCLA, followed by positions at Kite Pharma and Caltech, culminating in the current role at Instil Bio.