Dawn Lortie
About Dawn Lortie
Dawn Lortie is an Associate Scientist at Kite Pharma with extensive experience in onco-therapeutic pre-clinical drug development, particularly involving human primary immune cells and cancer cell lines. She holds a Master of Science in Biological Sciences and has worked in various roles at Agensys, Inc., contributing to her strong communication and laboratory management skills.
Work at Kite Pharma
Dawn Lortie has been employed at Kite Pharma as an Associate Scientist since 2018. In this role, she contributes to the development of innovative therapies in the field of oncology. Her work involves extensive research and experimentation, particularly focusing on onco-therapeutic pre-clinical drug development. Kite Pharma is known for its commitment to advancing cell therapy for cancer treatment, and Lortie's expertise in human primary immune cells and cancer cell lines aligns with the company's mission.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Lortie holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biological Sciences from the City of Hope Graduate School of Biological Sciences. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and an Associate of Arts (A.A.) from Mount San Antonio College. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in onco-therapeutic pre-clinical drug development. Lortie is proficient in designing in vitro assays, particularly with human primary immune cells.
Background in Drug Development
Lortie has over 12 years of experience in laboratory management, specifically in the context of drug development. She has worked at Agensys, Inc. in various roles, including Senior Principal Associate in the Target & Drug Validation Group and Research Associate III in the Functional Validation & Biacore Group. Her experience encompasses managing laboratory supplies and equipment, as well as presenting research results to diverse audiences, demonstrating her strong communication skills.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position at Kite Pharma, Dawn Lortie held several roles at Agensys, Inc. from 2002 to 2017, including Research Associate II and Senior Research Associate I. She also worked as a Laboratory Support Associate at Loyola Marymount University for a brief period in 2018. Throughout her career, she has developed a reputation for quickly learning new techniques and protocols, adapting efficiently to new lab assays.