Léa Capliez
About Léa Capliez
Léa Capliez is a research technician specializing in CAR-T regulatory cells at Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. She has a strong academic background in life sciences and biotechnology, with experience in various research roles across notable institutions in France.
Current Role at Sangamo Therapeutics
Léa Capliez currently serves as a Technicienne Recherche CAR-T Reg at Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she specializes in the production of allogeneic CAR-T regulatory cells. Her responsibilities include magnetic sorting, cell culture, transduction, and editing, which are critical processes in the development of CAR-T therapies. She operates the Sony SH800 cell sorter as part of her daily tasks, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of cell sorting procedures.
Previous Experience in Clinical and Research Settings
Before her current position, Léa Capliez gained valuable experience through various internships and roles. She completed a one-month internship at the CHU de Bordeaux in 2019, focusing on the automated biology medical platform. In 2018, she also interned at the Centre d'Investigation Clinique of the CHU de Bordeaux for one month. Additionally, she worked at CEA in 2020 for two months, participating in remote work with the High-Content Screening Platform for Bioactive Molecules in Grenoble.
Educational Background in Life Sciences
Léa Capliez pursued her education in life sciences, earning a Licence in Sciences de la Vie with a focus on cells and organisms from Université de Bordeaux from 2016 to 2019. She further advanced her studies at Université Grenoble Alpes, where she completed a Master 1 (M1) in Sciences et Management en Biotechnologies from 2019 to 2020. Subsequently, she achieved a Master 2 (M2) in Biothérapies et Médicaments de Thérapie Innovante at Université de Nantes from 2020 to 2021.
Quality Control Development Experience
Léa Capliez worked at EFS from 2020 to 2021, where she was involved in the development of quality control tests. This position provided her with practical experience in ensuring the quality and safety of biotherapeutic products. Her role in quality control is essential for maintaining high standards in biotechnological applications.