Nicholas Minutolo
About Nicholas Minutolo
Nicholas Minutolo serves as the Associate Director of Research at Carisma Therapeutics, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including roles at Pfizer, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, and multiple positions at Carisma Therapeutics.
Current Role at Carisma Therapeutics
Nicholas Minutolo serves as the Associate Director of Research at Carisma Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and he works on-site. This follows a progression through various scientific roles within the same organization, indicating a strong commitment to the company and its research initiatives.
Previous Experience at Carisma Therapeutics
Prior to his current position, Nicholas Minutolo held multiple roles at Carisma Therapeutics. He worked as a Principal Scientist and Head of Protein Engineering from 2023 to 2024, and as a Senior Scientist from 2022 to 2023. His career at Carisma began in 2020 as a Scientist, where he contributed to various research projects for one year.
Professional Background in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Nicholas Minutolo has a diverse background in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Pfizer as a Formulation Technician for two months in 2013 and at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a Research Associate I in Molecular Sciences from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he gained experience at Unilever as a Global Design Technician in Skin Care from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Qualifications
Nicholas Minutolo earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacology from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, completing his studies from 2014 to 2019. He also holds a Master's degree in Developmental and Cell Biology from the University of Connecticut, obtained between 2010 and 2012, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from the same institution, completed in 2012.
Research Experience During Education
During his academic career, Nicholas Minutolo gained research experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Connecticut from 2010 to 2012. This foundational experience contributed to his expertise in the field and prepared him for advanced studies and professional roles in pharmacology and molecular sciences.