Cindy Staka PhD

Cindy Staka PhD is a Principal Scientist at Dendreon, where responsibilities include management of the Antigen/Protein Production Program since January 2011. Prior experience includes a Scientist role at Unity Therapeutics, emphasizing the investigation of epithelial tight junction alterations related to inflammation and cancer from June 2006 to December 2008, as well as a Research Fellow position in the Oncology Department of UWCM focusing on dendritic cell surface molecular function from September 2000 to May 2001. Additionally, Cindy held the role of Research Associate at PRISMedical Corporation, where work involved drug delivery systems and water purification product design from January 1997 to August 1999. Educational qualifications include a Doctorate of Philosophy in Cellular & Molecular Biology Cancer from Cardiff University, a Master of Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from Cardiff Metropolitan University, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Sonoma State University.