Julia Cheek
About Julia Cheek
Julia Cheek is a QC Analytics Specialist in Gene Therapy at MeiraGTx, with a strong background in biopharmaceuticals and quality control. She holds an MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control from King's College London and has extensive experience in flow cytometry and PCR.
Work at MeiraGTx
Julia Cheek serves as a QC Analytics Specialist in the Gene Therapy division at MeiraGTx. She has been with the company since 2022, contributing to quality control processes in London, England. Her role involves ensuring the integrity and reliability of analytical data, which is essential for the development and production of gene therapies.
Education and Expertise
Julia Cheek earned her Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control from King's College London, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in quality control methodologies. She possesses specialized skills in flow cytometry and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), which are vital techniques in gene therapy.
Background
Before joining MeiraGTx, Julia Cheek worked at Cancer Research UK as a Quality Control Senior Scientific Officer from 2009 to 2020. This eleven-year tenure allowed her to gain extensive experience in quality control within a non-profit organization focused on cancer research. Following this role, she served as a Laboratory Manager at Freeline from 2020 to 2022.
Achievements
Julia Cheek has developed a strong background in biopharmaceuticals, which supports her role in quality control for gene therapy. Her experience in the non-profit sector complements her scientific expertise, allowing her to contribute effectively to the field. Her specialized skill set in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology further enhances her capabilities in the gene therapy sector.