Elisa Ballentine Gutierrez
About Elisa Ballentine Gutierrez
Elisa Ballentine Gutierrez is a Research Scientist at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of California, Davis, and has extensive experience in various research roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Kite Pharma
Elisa Ballentine Gutierrez has been employed at Kite Pharma since 2022 as a Research Scientist. Prior to this role, she served as a Senior Associate Scientist at the same company from 2020 to 2022. In her current position, she contributes to research initiatives focused on developing innovative therapies. Her work involves utilizing her extensive background in purification methods for fluorescent drug conjugates.
Education and Expertise
Elisa Ballentine Gutierrez earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology-Chemistry from Claremont McKenna College, completed from 2005 to 2009. Her academic training has equipped her with expertise in various analytical techniques, including LCMS, NMR, and GC, among others.
Background
Before her tenure at Kite Pharma, Elisa Ballentine Gutierrez held several research positions. She worked as a Research Scientist at BioVinc, LLC for one year and as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the University of Southern California for the same duration. Additionally, she gained experience in quality control at PolyPeptide Group from 2016 to 2019. Her early career included a role as a Research Assistant at the W.M. Keck Science Department.
Technical Skills and Research Experience
Elisa Ballentine Gutierrez possesses a strong foundation in computational chemistry, utilizing tools such as Gaussian and DFT. She has practical experience in techniques like lyophilization and Southern blotting. Her research experience includes working with various organisms, employing advanced methods such as PCR and plasmid transformation. She is skilled in synthetic methodology and has expertise in air-free and water-free chemistry.
Publications and Standard Operating Procedures
Elisa Ballentine Gutierrez has a solid background in writing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and has contributed to academic publications. She has experience in preparing grant applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, showcasing her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.