Rui Duan , PhD
About Rui Duan , PhD
Rui Duan, PhD, is the Lead Scientist for MSAT Analytical at Kite Pharma in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, where he has worked since 2020. With a strong background in biotechnology and over 10 years of experience in immunology and virology, he has held various research and scientific roles in notable organizations.
Work at Kite Pharma
Rui Duan serves as the Lead Scientist MSAT Analytical at Kite Pharma, a position held since 2020. Located in Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands, Rui is responsible for overseeing analytical processes within the company. Kite Pharma specializes in innovative cancer therapies, particularly in the field of immuno-oncology. Rui's role involves ensuring the quality and efficiency of analytical methods, contributing to the development and production of advanced therapeutic solutions.
Education and Expertise
Rui Duan holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology-Medical from Wageningen University, completed from 2002 to 2004. Rui further advanced his education at Erasmus University Rotterdam, obtaining a PhD in Virology from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, Rui earned a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from China Agricultural University, along with postgraduate studies in Botany/Plant Biology. This educational background supports Rui's expertise in immunology and virology, with over 10 years of industrial experience.
Professional Background
Rui Duan has a diverse professional background in the life sciences sector. Prior to joining Kite Pharma, Rui worked at Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson as a Scientist in Pre-clinical Vaccine Evaluation from 2010 to 2017. Rui also held positions as a PhD Researcher at Erasmus MC from 2004 to 2009 and as a Scientist in assay development at Gadeta from 2018 to 2020. Rui's experience encompasses method transfer and project management within the immuno-oncology field.
Research and Development Experience
Rui Duan has extensive experience in research and development, particularly in immunology and virology. Rui's work includes method transfer in GLP, GMP, and ATMP environments. This experience is complemented by a strong foundation in planning, organization, execution, communication, and project management. Rui's research contributions have been significant in advancing therapeutic approaches in the life sciences.