Minoo M. Madani
About Minoo M. Madani
Minoo M. Madani is a Research Scientist in Process Development at Kite Pharma in Santa Monica, California, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island and has experience in GMP manufacturing and product development from her previous role at Gel4Med.
Work at Kite Pharma
Minoo M. Madani has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Research Scientist in Process Development since 2022. Located in Santa Monica, California, Madani contributes to the development of innovative therapies within the biotechnology sector. The role involves applying expertise in chemical engineering to enhance product development and manufacturing processes.
Education and Expertise
Minoo M. Madani earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island, where studies spanned from 2015 to 2020. During this period, Madani designed remotely controlled drug delivery systems for protein and chemotherapeutic delivery. Prior to this, Madani obtained a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tehran, completing the program from 2010 to 2015.
Background in Project Management
Madani served as a Project Manager at Gel4Med from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, Madani was involved in regulatory filing processes and gained experience in GMP manufacturing, product development, and portfolio management. This role followed a tenure as a Scientist Intern at Gel4Med, where Madani was recognized as an NSF Fellow during a five-month internship in 2019.
Research Experience
While at the University of Rhode Island, Minoo M. Madani worked as a Research Assistant from 2015 to 2020. This role included collaboration on various projects with Dr. Kennedy, Dr. Bothun, and Dr. Roxbury. The research experience contributed to a strong foundation in chemical engineering and process development.