Miriam Hill Odom
About Miriam Hill Odom
Miriam Hill Odom is a Cell Therapy Specialist II at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in biology and pharmacology, with research experience spanning multiple institutions and a focus on organic synthesis.
Work at Kite Pharma
Miriam Hill Odom has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Cell Therapy Specialist II since 2019. In this role, she contributes to the development and implementation of cell therapy solutions. Her work focuses on ensuring the quality and efficacy of cell-based treatments, which are critical in the field of oncology. Kite Pharma is known for its innovative approaches to cancer treatment, and Odom's expertise plays a vital role in advancing these therapies.
Education and Expertise
Miriam Hill Odom holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Pharmacology from Tulane University, completing her studies in 2019. Odom has developed expertise in conducting multistep organic air and moisture sensitive syntheses research, along with three years of research experience in both in vitro and in vivo studies.
Background
Before her current position at Kite Pharma, Odom worked in various research roles. She served as a Research Assistant at Xavier University of Louisiana in 2016 and as a NIH BUILD Laboratory Technician from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she gained experience as a Summer Research Student at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College in 2013 and participated in a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2016.
Research Experience
Miriam Hill Odom has accumulated three years of research experience, which includes both in vitro and in vivo studies. Her background in research encompasses various roles that have contributed to her understanding of biological processes and therapeutic applications. This experience is foundational to her current work in cell therapy, where she applies her knowledge to advance treatment methodologies.