Darina Spasova
About Darina Spasova
Darina Spasova is the Director of Research in Pharmacology at Replicate Bioscience, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in immunology and pharmacology, she has held various research positions and has extensive experience in developing novel therapeutics.
Current Role at Replicate Bioscience
Darina Spasova serves as the Director of Research, Pharmacology at Replicate Bioscience, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for performing due diligence on novel therapeutics. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to develop preclinical strategies for scientific projects. Based in San Diego, California, she has contributed to the company's research initiatives focused on pharmacology.
Previous Experience at Gossamer Bio
Prior to her current position, Darina Spasova worked at Gossamer Bio in various roles. She held the position of Scientist II from 2020 to 2021 and transitioned to Senior Scientist for a brief period in 2021. Earlier, she served as Scientist I from 2019 to 2020. Her tenure at Gossamer Bio encompassed a total of approximately one year and three months, during which she was involved in research and development activities.
Research Background and Education
Darina Spasova has a strong academic background in biology and immunology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Davidson College between 2006 and 2010. Following this, she pursued her Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology at The Scripps Research Institute, completing her studies from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, she completed her high school education at the American College of Sofia, focusing on math and English with an emphasis on chemistry.
Experience in Infectious Disease and Oncology
Before joining Gossamer Bio, Darina Spasova worked at Synthetic Genomics as a Research Project and Group Leader, focusing on infectious disease and oncology vaccines from 2018 to 2019. She also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology from 2016 to 2018. Her extensive research experience includes interfacing with Key Opinion Leaders and business development teams to advance scientific projects.
Expertise in Therapeutics and Candidate Testing
Darina Spasova possesses expertise in identifying and testing small molecule, vaccine, and therapeutic candidates. Her research focuses on immuno-oncology, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. She has developed skills in planning preclinical strategies, which are critical for advancing therapeutic candidates in the pharmaceutical landscape.