Laurent Poirot

Laurent Poirot serves as the SVP of Immunology and Translational Research Lead at Cellectis, where leadership in R&D focuses on developing next-generation CAR T-cells utilizing gene editing and CAR technologies. Prior experience includes positions as Head of Early Discovery and Project Leader, specializing in genome engineering in T lymphocytes for adoptive cancer immunotherapy. Laurent's background also encompasses work as an Institute Fellow at the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation, conducting high-throughput screening and forward genetics in immune cell biology. Laurent holds a PhD in Immunology from Harvard Medical School and an additional PhD in Immunology from Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I), alongside an engineering degree in Physics and Biology from École Polytechnique.