Diego Vargas
About Diego Vargas
Diego Vargas is a Senior Director of Research with extensive experience in immunology and cell engineering. He has held positions at various prestigious institutions, including Pfizer and the National Institutes of Health, and specializes in CAR T cell platform development and therapeutic multi-domain proteins.
Current Role at Serotiny
Diego Vargas serves as the Senior Director of Research at Serotiny, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he specializes in platform development for CAR T cells and other immunotherapy applications. His work focuses on advancing research initiatives that enhance the efficacy of therapeutic multi-domain proteins within the cell and gene therapy space. Vargas operates from the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to the company's mission of innovating in the field of immunotherapy.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
Diego Vargas worked at Pfizer as a Senior Scientist in Cell Engineering from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure, he was involved in projects that contributed to the company's research efforts in immunotherapy. His experience at Pfizer provided him with insights into the pharmaceutical industry's approach to cell engineering and therapeutic development.
Professional Background at NIH
Vargas has an extensive background at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he held multiple positions. He served as a Research Fellow from 2009 to 2016 and later as a Staff Scientist from 2016 to 2017. His work at NIH focused on immunology research, where he utilized a high-throughput approach to enhance therapeutic strategies. This experience solidified his expertise in conducting in vivo studies with various model organisms.
Education and Expertise
Diego Vargas obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, followed by a Licenciatura in Immunology. He furthered his education at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, where he earned a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in complex Flow Cytometry, T cell modulation, and vaccine design, particularly within immunology and virology.
Career Development at Serotiny
Prior to his current role, Diego Vargas served as the Director of Immunology at Serotiny from 2020 to 2021. His leadership in this position contributed to the company's research capabilities in immunology. Vargas's career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on advancing immunotherapy, with significant contributions to the field through his roles in various organizations.