Xochitl Vasquez
About Xochitl Vasquez
Xochitl Vasquez is a Senior Research Associate specializing in Cell Engineering at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., with extensive experience in stem cell biology. She has held various research positions at several biotechnology companies and has an academic background in Pharmaceutical Bioengineering and Biochemistry.
Work at Sana Biotechnology
Xochitl Vasquez currently holds the position of Senior Research Associate in Cell Engineering at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. She has been with the company since 2022, contributing to advancements in cell engineering. Her role involves applying her expertise in stem cell biology to support the company's innovative projects.
Previous Experience at Maze Therapeutics
Before joining Sana Biotechnology, Xochitl worked at Maze Therapeutics as a Senior Research Associate in Stem Cell Biology. Her tenure lasted for 8 months in 2021, during which she focused on research initiatives related to stem cell applications.
Career at Vyant Bio
Xochitl Vasquez has extensive experience at Vyant Bio, where she held multiple roles. She served as a Senior Research Associate in the Cardiovascular Stem Cell Biology Department for 7 months in 2021. Prior to this, she worked as a Research Associate in the same department for 2 years, from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Scientific Alliance Associate for 3 months in 2021 and completed a 2-month internship in 2019.
Educational Background
Xochitl earned her Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Bioengineering from the University of Washington, studying from 2019 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/Chemistry from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. Furthermore, she completed a Certificate in Regulatory Affairs Essentials at UC San Diego Extension from 2022 to 2023.
Research Experience at UC San Diego Health
Xochitl gained research experience at UC San Diego Health, where she worked as a Research Assistant in Achim Lab from 2018 to 2019. She also served as an Undergraduate Student Research Assistant in the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for 11 months from 2017 to 2018.