Laura Quinn
About Laura Quinn
Laura Quinn is a Group Leader at Adaptimmune, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in cancer immunology and virology, holding a PhD from the University of Birmingham and extensive experience in managing research teams and conducting preclinical studies in immuno-oncology.
Current Role at Adaptimmune
Laura Quinn currently serves as a Group Leader at Adaptimmune, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees a team and is responsible for managing direct reports within a functional and project-based matrix structure. Her leadership in the organization focuses on advancing research and development in the field of immuno-oncology.
Previous Experience at Adaptimmune
Laura Quinn previously worked at Adaptimmune as a Senior Scientist from 2018 to 2021 and as a Senior Scientist II from 2015 to 2018. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects related to immuno-oncology and gained extensive experience in preclinical and translational studies. Her work involved collaboration across different teams to drive scientific advancements.
Education and Expertise
Laura Quinn earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cancer Immunology and Virology from the University of Birmingham, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Leeds, completed from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background underpins her expertise in T cell immunology and cellular immunotherapy.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Before her roles at Adaptimmune, Laura Quinn worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Birmingham from 2013 to 2015. In this position, she focused on advancing research in her field, further developing her skills and knowledge in immunology and contributing to academic research initiatives.