Gantsetseg Tumurkhuu, PhD
About Gantsetseg Tumurkhuu, PhD
Gantsetseg Tumurkhuu, PhD, is a scientist specializing in analytical development at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in immunology and has contributed significantly to the field through her research and publications.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Gantsetseg Tumurkhuu serves as a Scientist in Analytical Development at Kite Pharma since 2022. In this role, she focuses on the development and validation of analytical assays, contributing to the advancement of cell-based therapies. Her expertise plays a crucial role in supporting Kite Pharma's mission to innovate in the field of cancer treatment.
Previous Experience in Research
Prior to her current position, Tumurkhuu worked at Cedars-Sinai as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2012 to 2018 and later as a Project Scientist from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she gained extensive experience in research methodologies and project management, contributing to various studies in Immuno-Oncology and Inflammatory diseases.
Education and Expertise
Tumurkhuu earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in immunology from Aichi Medical University in Japan, where she studied from 2005 to 2010. She also holds a medical degree from the National Medical University of Mongolia, completed from 1991 to 1997. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in analytical development and immune response research.
Contributions to Scientific Research
Gantsetseg Tumurkhuu has made significant contributions to the field of Immuno-Oncology and Inflammatory diseases, authoring 10 first-author papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals. She is also a co-inventor on a patent related to analytical assay development for CAR-T process assessment, showcasing her involvement in advancing therapeutic techniques.
Career Progression and Roles
Before joining Kite Pharma, Tumurkhuu worked at Atara Biotherapeutics as a Scientist from 2021 to 2022. Her career began at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she served as a Research Associate from 2011 to 2012. With over a decade of hands-on research experience, she has developed a strong proficiency in the development, qualification, and validation of cell-based assays.