Shabnum Patel

Shabnum Patel has extensive work experience in various research and scientific roles. Most recently, they are employed at CARGO Therapeutics as the Head of MSAT since 2022. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2022, they worked at Stanford University School of Medicine as the Director of CMC & Technical Operations. Shabnum also has experience working as a Research Scientist & Lab Operations Manager at The George Washington University from 2017 to 2018. Before that, from 2012 to 2017, they worked at Children's National Hospital as a Research & PD Scientist in the Cell Enhancement and Technologies for Immunotherapy (CETI) department. In 2011, they worked as a Research Assistant II at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and from 2008 to 2011, they gained research experience as an Oncology Researcher at UCLA Department of Surgical Oncology.

Shabnum Patel has a diverse education history. Shabnum holds a PhD degree in Immunology and Microbiology from The George Washington University. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at UCLA, earning a B.S. degree in Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics. Shabnum also pursued a minor in Middle Eastern & North African Studies during their time at UCLA. Additionally, Shabnum obtained a Biotechnology Project Management Certificate from the University of Washington.

In terms of certifications, they are a Certified Associate in Project Management, obtained from the Project Management Institute in October 2017. Shabnum is also a CPR & First Aid Instructor, although the details of their certification institution and the date of attainment are not provided.