Alexandra Black
About Alexandra Black
Alexandra Black is an Associate Scientist at Adaptimmune, specializing in allogeneic T cell therapies. She has a strong educational background in biology and biochemistry, with experience in various roles within the biotechnology sector.
Work at Adaptimmune
Alexandra Black has been serving as an Associate Scientist at Adaptimmune since 2020. In this role, she focuses on allogeneic T cell research, contributing to the development of innovative therapies. Her involvement in research projects related to T cell therapies has been a significant aspect of her work at the company. Adaptimmune is known for its commitment to advancing cell therapy for cancer treatment, and Alexandra plays a role in this mission through her scientific contributions.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Black has a solid educational background in the life sciences. She studied Biology at Oxford Brookes University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she attended the University of Portsmouth, where she studied Biochemistry and achieved a BSc from 2015 to 2019. Her foundational education includes 10 GCSEs and 3 A-Levels in Biology, History, and Psychology, completed at Our Lady's Abingdon from 2006 to 2014. Alexandra possesses expertise in allogeneic T cell research, which is essential for her role in developing therapies at Adaptimmune.
Background
Before joining Adaptimmune, Alexandra Black gained diverse experience in the scientific and administrative fields. She worked as a Laboratory Technician at Immunocore for nine months in 2019, following a six-month role as a Receptionist at the same company in 2018. Additionally, she served as an Administrator at Contego Fraud Solutions Ltd for eight months in 2017. Her early work experience includes a month-long position at Helen & Douglas House in 2012, where she gained insight into the healthcare environment.
Career Progression
Alexandra Black's career has progressed through various roles in scientific and administrative capacities. After her initial work experience at Helen & Douglas House, she transitioned to administrative roles, including her position at Contego Fraud Solutions Ltd. Her shift to the scientific field began with her role as a Receptionist and subsequently as a Laboratory Technician at Immunocore. These experiences laid the groundwork for her current position as an Associate Scientist at Adaptimmune, where she has been involved in significant research projects since 2020.