Christina Proano
About Christina Proano
Christina Proano is a Research Associate in Gene Therapy Immunology Research at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Northeastern University and has experience in drug discovery and various scientific disciplines.
Work at Sana Biotechnology
Christina Proano has been employed as a Research Associate in Gene Therapy and Immunology Research at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2021. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she has contributed to the company's focus on developing innovative gene therapies. Her role involves applying her expertise in immunology and gene therapy to advance research initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Christina Proano earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, she attended Swinburne University of Technology in 2016, focusing on Biology and Biological Sciences. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in drug discovery, characterization, and target validation across various scientific disciplines, including chemistry, synthetic biology, genomics, and immunology.
Background
Prior to her current position, Christina Proano gained valuable experience through several co-op roles. She worked at Tango Therapeutics as a Functional Genomics & Immunology Co-op in 2020 and at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research as a Synthetic Biology Co-op in 2019. She also completed a Medicinal Chemistry Co-op at Ra Pharmaceuticals in 2018. These positions allowed her to develop critical thinking and data analysis skills in a practical setting.
Professional Experience
Christina Proano has held multiple roles at Northeastern University, contributing to the campus community as a Senior Resident Assistant, Resident Assistant, NUin Alumni Ambassador, and Orientation Leader. Her involvement in these positions spanned from 2017 to 2021, during which she developed leadership and organizational skills while supporting fellow students.
Research and Projects
Throughout her co-op experiences, Christina Proano worked on projects related to synthetic biology and medicinal chemistry. Her roles at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research and Ra Pharmaceuticals involved hands-on research that contributed to her understanding of drug discovery processes and the development of therapeutic solutions.