Stephen Santoro

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Senior Director, Translational Sciences at ArsenalBio @ ArsenalBio
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San Francisco Bay Area, United States, United States
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About Stephen Santoro

Accomplished immunologist with extensive knowledge of T cell engineering and a thorough understanding of molecular biology. Ten years of experience in the fields of immunotherapy and vascular disruption therapy, with an emphasis on the design and evaluation of T cells bearing chimeric antigen receptors. An effective leader and collaborative team member, with a proven ability to move multiple projects forward to publication. A highly articulate public speaker with strong written and interpersonal communication skills. A valued member of the laboratory, who is quick to learn and adaptable across multiple scientific disciplines in both academic and industry settings.Specialties: Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs), Adoptive T-cell Therapy, Immunotherapy, Synthetic Biology, Stromal Immunobiology, Vascular Therapy, Analytical Chemistry

Stephen Santoro's Current Company Details
ArsenalBio

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Senior Director, Translational Sciences at ArsenalBio
Stephen Santoro Work Experience Details
  • Arsenalbio
    Senior Director, Translational Sciences
    Arsenalbio Jan 2023 - Present
    South San Francisco , Ca, Us
    Responsibilities include: assay establishment, clinical trial sample management, and translational data analysis, interpretation, and communication of results.
  • Arsenalbio
    Senior Director, Ict Development
    Arsenalbio Aug 2021 - Apr 2023
    South San Francisco , Ca, Us
    Established ArsenalBio's pipeline development team, a group consisting of multiple product team leads devoted to internal as well as external partnered programs. Initiated work on a future pipeline program that includes a novel module not previously developed at Arsenal. Ensured existing pipeline programs met essential company deadlines without compromising data integrity.
  • Arsenalbio
    Director, Cell Therapy
    Arsenalbio Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
    South San Francisco , Ca, Us
    Established the preclinical development team at ArsenalBio prior to taking on the role of product team lead for ArsenalBio's first clinical product, AB-1015. AB-1015 consists of a logic gate against alkaline phosphatase, germ-line (ALPG) and mesothelin (MSLN), as well as an shRNA module that knocks down two key regulators of T cells function, FAS and PTPN2. As product team lead, I oversaw the research and development of each of these modules, as well as their integration into a final drug product cassette. The AB-1015-101 clinical trial began in January, 2023.
  • Kite Pharma
    Director
    Kite Pharma Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
    Santa Monica, California, Us
    Oversaw an eleven-member team responsible for the preclinical development of CAR T drug products for multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia, resulting in the filing and approval of one investigational new drug (IND) application. Was responsible for developing a multi-year research strategy, including next generation approaches, for both indications. Managed cross-functional teams located in San Francisco as well as Los Angeles.
  • Kite Pharma
    Senior Scientist
    Kite Pharma Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
    Santa Monica, California, Us
    Directed Kite's multiple myeloma research efforts, including the development of novel CAR therapies aimed to improve upon existing anti-BCMA CAR therapies. Developed and implemented a three year research plan, while simultaneously overseeing a team of research associates and scientists that conducted numerous activities including antigen validation, antibody discovery, and CAR T cell functional assessment both in vitro as well as in vivo. Developed a novel drug-inducible switch platform to enable control of CAR T cell function using a small molecule activator.
  • Cell Design Labs
    Scientist Ii
    Cell Design Labs Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
    Co-led Cell Design Lab's drug-inducible CAR T cell program. Aided in the establishment of key organizational infrastructure such as the molecular biology group, vector core, and in vivo pharmacology group. Presented scientific discoveries and relevant drug development strategies during partnership discussions, which culminated in the acquisition of CDL by Kite Pharma.
  • Cell Design Labs
    Scientist
    Cell Design Labs Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
    Established a four-person scientific team responsible for developing drug-inducible CAR T cells to address on-target toxicities associated with CAR T cell therapy, such as cytokine release syndrome. Designs included an “ON-switch” CAR, which consisted of two protein domains that would dimerize and signal only in the presence of ligand.
  • Genentech
    Postdoctoral Researcher
    Genentech Nov 2014 - 2016
    South San Francisco, California, Us
    Interrogated the interaction of immune cells with the tumor microenvironment, specifically the tumor stroma, using confocal and intra-vital imaging. Examined the underlying mechanisms by which the tumor stroma and associated microenvironment influences anti-tumor immunity with the purpose of augmenting these interactions to make the tumor microenvironment more inflammatory.
  • University Of Pennsylvania
    Graduate Student In Cell And Molecular Biology
    University Of Pennsylvania Sep 2008 - Oct 2014
    Philadelphia, Pa, Us
    Projects aimed at understanding the interaction of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells with the tumor vasculature. Helped to elucidate the suppressive role of FASL on the tumor endothelium in ovarian cancer. Developed an anti-PSMA CAR and characterized the ability of these CAR T cells to disrupt the tumor vasculature and elicit an anti-tumor response.
  • Frontier Geosciences
    Mercury Analyst
    Frontier Geosciences Dec 2006 - May 2008
    Analyzed water, tissue, and soil samples for trace mercury and methyl mercury content using cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectroscopy. Additional duties included analysis of arsenic and chromium, as well as sample preparation for all analyses.
  • Noaa
    Research Assistant
    Noaa Jul 2004 - Aug 2005
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Oversaw quality control and lab manager duties for the carbon cycle greenhouse gas group at NOAA. Maintained a network of over 5000 air sampling vessels and coordinated global distribution of the flasks and sampling units. Upon return of the flasks, the air samples were analyzed for gases including CO2, Methane, etc.

Stephen Santoro Skills

Molecular Biology Cell Culture Cell Cell Biology Analytical Chemistry Science Flow Cytometry Tissue Culture Lifesciences Western Blotting Elisa Laboratory Molecular Cloning Pcr Microscopy Transfection Fluorescence Microscopy Immunoprecipitation Confocal Microscopy Immunoassays Immunotherapy Lentivirus Immunohistochemistry Protein Expression Life Sciences Laboratory Skills Qpcr Genetic Engineering Cell Therapy Vascular Biology Immunofluorescence Vector Cloning

Stephen Santoro Education Details

  • University Of Pennsylvania
    University Of Pennsylvania
    Gene Therapy And Vaccines
  • University Of Colorado Boulder
    University Of Colorado Boulder
    And Developmental Biology And Geology

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