Darina Spasova
About Darina Spasova
Darina Spasova serves as the Director of Research in Pharmacology at Replicate Bioscience, Inc. in San Diego, California, where she has worked since 2021, bringing extensive experience in immuno-oncology and therapeutic candidate evaluation.
Work at Replicate Bioscience, Inc.
Darina Spasova has served as the Director of Research, Pharmacology at Replicate Bioscience, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she focuses on identifying and testing small molecule, vaccine, and therapeutic candidates for immuno-oncology, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. Her responsibilities include performing due diligence on novel therapeutics, contributing to the advancement of research initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Pharmacology and Research
Prior to her current position, Darina Spasova held several roles in the research field. She worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology from 2016 to 2018. She also served as a Senior Scientist at Gossamer Bio for a brief period in 2021, after progressing through various positions at the same company from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Research Project and Group Leader at Synthetic Genomics, focusing on infectious disease and oncology vaccines from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Darina Spasova completed her high school education at the American College of Sofia, where she focused on math and English with an emphasis on chemistry. She then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Davidson College from 2006 to 2010. Following this, she pursued her Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology at The Scripps Research Institute, completing her studies from 2010 to 2016.
Expertise in Immunology and Therapeutics
Darina Spasova excels in identifying and testing candidates for immuno-oncology, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. Her expertise includes interfacing with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and business development teams to plan preclinical strategies for scientific projects. This experience enhances her ability to contribute effectively to research and development initiatives in her current role.