Pietro Perini
About Pietro Perini
Pietro Perini is a Car T Cell Therapy Medical Scientist with significant expertise in the development of tyrosine kinase inhibitors for chronic myeloid leukemia. He has held various roles in medical science and affairs across multiple organizations, including Kite Pharma and Celgene, and has an extensive academic background in biotechnology.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Pietro Perini has been serving as a Car T Cell Therapy Medical Scientist at Kite Pharma, Inc. since 2018. His role is based in Santa Monica, California. In this position, he focuses on the development and application of CAR T cell therapies, contributing to advancements in cancer treatment.
Previous Experience in Medical Affairs
Prior to his current role, Pietro Perini worked at several notable organizations in medical affairs. He was a Medical Science Liaison at Hospira from 2015 to 2016 and held the same title at MSD from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Medical Affairs Project Manager at Celgene from 2011 to 2014, where he worked on projects related to Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), and Lymphomas.
Educational Background in Biotechnology
Pietro Perini has a strong educational foundation in biotechnology. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Università Degli Studi Di Milano from 2000 to 2004, followed by a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Università Degli Studi Di Torino from 2004 to 2006. He further advanced his studies by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Milan - Bicocca from 2007 to 2011.
Research Focus During PhD
During his PhD, Pietro Perini focused on the development of tyrosine kinase inhibitors targeting BCR-ABL in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). This research contributed to his expertise in hematology and oncology, laying the groundwork for his subsequent roles in medical science and therapy development.
Early Career and Lab Management
Pietro Perini began his career as a Lab Manager at Università Degli Studi Di Milano-Bicocca from 2010 to 2011. This role provided him with essential experience in laboratory management and research operations, which has been beneficial throughout his career in medical science.