Samantha Koo-McCoy

Samantha Koo-McCoy has over 27 years of work experience in various scientific roles. Samantha is currently employed as a Senior Scientist II at CARGO Therapeutics since December 2021. Prior to this, Samantha worked at Ardelyx, Inc. for 12 years, where they held multiple positions including Senior Scientist in Molecular Pharmacology from January 2017 to December 2021, Scientist II in Translation Biology from January 2014 to December 2016, Scientist I from January 2010 to December 2013, and Associate Scientist from February 2009 to December 2009. Before joining Ardelyx, Samantha worked at Genelabs Technologies as an Associate Scientist from May 2002 to February 2009, and at Chemocentryx as an Associate Scientist from September 2001 to May 2002. Prior to their industry experience, Samantha worked at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for 6 years, where they held the positions of Senior Research Technician from July 1997 to August 2001 and Research Technician II from January 1995 to June 1997. Samantha also worked at the University of Pennsylvania as a Part-time Clinical Laboratory Technician from September 1994 to August 2001.

Samantha Koo-McCoy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis. The start and end years of their education are not specified.