Svetlana Akopian, Ph.D.
About Svetlana Akopian, Ph.D.
Svetlana Akopian, Ph.D., is a Research Scientist with extensive experience in molecular biology and biochemistry, currently working at Kite Pharma. She has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and has held various research positions in both academic and biopharmaceutical settings over the past 18 years.
Work at Kite Pharma
Svetlana Akopian, Ph.D., has held multiple positions at Kite Pharma, starting as a Senior Research Associate II from 2017 to 2020. In this role, she contributed to various research initiatives. Following this, she served as an Associate Scientist for eight months in 2020. Currently, she is employed as a Research Scientist, a position she has held since 2020. Her work at Kite Pharma focuses on advancing research in the biopharmaceutical sector, leveraging her extensive background in molecular biology and immunology.
Education and Expertise
Svetlana Akopian earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Biology from the Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, RAS, where she studied from 2002 to 2007. Prior to this, she obtained a Diploma in Biochemistry from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) from 1997 to 2002. Her academic training provided her with a strong foundation in molecular biology and biochemistry. She possesses expertise in human genomics and immunology, accumulated over 18 years in both academic and biopharmaceutical environments.
Background
Svetlana Akopian transitioned from an academic career to the biopharmaceutical industry, bringing a wealth of research experience. She began her career as a Junior Research Scientist at the Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, RAS, from 2007 to 2011. She then worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the California Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Visiting Scientist at the German Primate Center in 2008. Her diverse background includes roles in various prestigious institutions, enhancing her research capabilities.
Previous Work Experience
Before her tenure at Kite Pharma, Svetlana Akopian held several research positions. She worked as a Senior Research Associate at Cell Design Labs for four months in 2017. In 2011, she was a Research Technician at Evrogen in Moscow for three months. Her experience spans various roles, including significant research contributions at the Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, RAS, and the California Institute of Technology, where she developed her skills in molecular biology and biochemistry.