Antonio Zizola
About Antonio Zizola
Antonio Zizola is a Process Engineer specializing in MSAT at Kite Pharma, with a strong background in biomedical sciences and extensive experience in cell therapy and research.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Antonio Zizola currently serves as a Process Engineer in the MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) department at Kite Pharma. He has been in this position since 2022, working in the Amsterdam Area. His responsibilities include focusing on technology transfer and continuous improvement projects within the organization. Zizola is also a member of the Process Analytical Science Team, contributing to advancements in manufacturing processes.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Zizola has held multiple roles at Kite Pharma prior to his current position. He worked as a Cell Therapy Specialist from 2019 to 2021 and later as a Cell Therapy Specialist II from 2021 to 2022, both based in Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands. Additionally, he served as an Interim Technical Trainer for seven months in 2020, where he likely contributed to training and development within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Antonio Zizola has a strong academic background in biomedical sciences. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Sciences, specializing in Experimental Internal Medicine, from the University of Amsterdam from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomolecular Sciences at Università di Trento from 2014 to 2017. He also studied at liceo G.B. Brocchi, achieving a diploma di maturità, and participated in an exchange program at Adrian High School in the United States.
Research Contributions
Zizola has engaged in significant research during his academic and professional career. He conducted research on Human Parechovirus cellular entry receptors and Picornavirus pathogenesis at the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam. At Massachusetts General Hospital, he completed a project on creating oncolytic Herpes Simplex viruses using CRISPR/Cas9 genetic engineering. He also worked on the epitranscriptomic control of proliferation in Neuroblastoma at the Centre for Integrative Biology at the University of Trento.
Cleanroom Experience and Compliance
Antonio Zizola possesses extensive experience working in cleanroom environments under cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines. His expertise includes cell culture, media preparation, and bioproduct commercial manufacturing. This experience is critical in ensuring compliance with industry standards and maintaining the quality of biopharmaceutical products.