Rosanna Mcewen Smith
About Rosanna Mcewen Smith
Rosanna McEwen Smith is a Senior Scientist at Adaptimmune US, specializing in immunology with a focus on HLA molecules. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Oxford and has extensive research experience in the field.
Current Role at Adaptimmune
Rosanna Mcewen Smith serves as a Senior Scientist at Adaptimmune US, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on advanced research in immunology, particularly in the context of HLA molecules. Her work involves investigating the unique properties of HLA-DP and its stability, contributing to the understanding of immune responses.
Education and Expertise
Rosanna Mcewen Smith studied at the University of Oxford, where she earned her Doctorate in Immunology and Medicine from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science from Durham University, completed from 2006 to 2010. Her expertise includes the formation of SDS-stable dimers in HLA molecules, a specialized area within immunology.
Previous Research Experience
Prior to her current role, Rosanna worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford from 2014 to 2015. She also held positions as a Research Assistant at Durham University in 2010 and at GSK from 2008 to 2009. Her research has contributed to significant findings regarding the stability of HLA-DQ5 and HLA-DP4 dimers.
Research Contributions
Rosanna Mcewen Smith has been actively involved in research that distinguishes the unique properties of HLA-DP compared to other HLA molecules. Her contributions include studies on the stability of HLA-DQ5 and HLA-DP4 dimers in the absence of HLA-DM, emphasizing the role of the invariant chain in these processes.