Arabela Cuirolo
About Arabela Cuirolo
Arabela Cuirolo is a Senior Associate Scientist in QC Microbiology at Kite Pharma, with extensive experience in microbiology and pharmaceutical research. She has held various roles in notable institutions, including a post-doctoral fellowship at Université de Liège and a scientific fellowship at Janssen Pharmaceutical.
Work at Kite Pharma
Arabela Cuirolo currently serves as a Senior Associate Scientist in the Quality Control (QC) Microbiology department at Kite Pharma. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the management of deviations and change controls within the QC department. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Associate Scientist in the same department from 2018 to 2021. Both roles are based in the Amsterdam Area, where she applies her expertise in microbiology to ensure quality standards are met.
Education and Expertise
Arabela Cuirolo has a robust educational background in microbiology and pharmacy. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology from the Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) between 2006 and 2010. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) from UBA, completed from 1999 to 2005. She further expanded her qualifications with a Postgraduate Certificate in Tropical Biomedical Sciences and International Health from the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2017.
Background in Pharmaceutical Research
Before joining Kite Pharma, Arabela Cuirolo worked as a Scientific Fellow at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson from 2014 to 2016. During her time there, she gained experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) laboratory environment and contributed to projects focused on the relationship between gram-positive bacteria and peptidoglycan metabolism. Her earlier research included a post-doctoral fellowship at Université de Liège from 2011 to 2014, where she participated in a Ph.D. project on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Teaching Experience
Arabela Cuirolo has a background in academia, having served as an Assistant Professor at the Universidad de Buenos Aires from 2003 to 2010. In this role, she contributed to the education and training of students in the field of pharmacy and microbiology, sharing her knowledge and expertise gained through her extensive research and industry experience.
Project Management Skills
During her tenure at Janssen Pharmaceutical, Arabela Cuirolo gained valuable experience as a Project Manager. She was involved in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies for global projects, showcasing her ability to manage complex initiatives and contribute to advancements in pharmaceutical research and development.