James Kaczmarek
About James Kaczmarek
James Kaczmarek is a Senior Scientist at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., with a strong academic background in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Auburn University. He has held various research and scientific positions, including roles at the National Science Foundation and Corning Incorporated.
Current Role at Sana Biotechnology
James Kaczmarek currently serves as a Senior Scientist at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's research and development efforts in biotechnology. His role involves applying his expertise in chemical engineering to advance therapeutic solutions.
Previous Experience at Sana Biotechnology
Prior to his current role, James Kaczmarek worked at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. as a Scientist from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he focused on various projects that aligned with the company's mission to develop innovative therapies. His experience at Sana laid the groundwork for his advancement to Senior Scientist.
Education and Expertise
James Kaczmarek completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2013 to 2018. He also earned a Master of Chemical Engineering Practice from MIT between 2013 and 2015. His undergraduate studies were completed at Auburn University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from 2009 to 2013.
Research Experience and Fellowships
James Kaczmarek has a diverse research background. He was a Graduate Researcher at MIT from 2014 to 2018, focusing on advanced topics in chemical engineering. Additionally, he participated in the National Science Foundation's REU program in Micro/Nano Structured Materials, Therapeutics, and Devices in 2011 at Auburn University. He also gained practical experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at Auburn from 2011 to 2013.
Internships and Early Career
In 2014, James Kaczmarek undertook internships as a Practice School Student at both Corning Incorporated and General Mills, working in Corning, NY, Wilmington, NC, and Minneapolis, MN. These internships provided him with valuable industry experience and insights into the application of chemical engineering in various sectors.