Kristen Valentine

Kristen Valentine has a diverse work experience in the field of immunology research. Kristen is currently working as a Scientist I at Encoded Therapeutics Inc. since March 2022. Prior to this, from August 2019 to March 2022, Kristen worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at La Jolla Institute for Immunology, where they focused on evaluating the efficacy of targeted T cell vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 in mouse models.

Before their postdoctoral position, Kristen was a PhD candidate at UC Merced from August 2014 to May 2019. Kristen'sresearch during this time involved studying a novel follicular CD8 T cell subset and its role in promoting B cell responses during autoimmune diseases. Kristen also served as a Graduate Student Mentor, supporting undergraduate student researchers during the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) summer program. Additionally, they worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for over 9 semesters, assisting in immunology courses and labs.

Kristen's work experience also includes a Summer Research Internship at Penn State University in 2013, where they collaborated on a project studying gene expression in corals during development.

Overall, Kristen Valentine's work experience demonstrates their expertise in immunology research, particularly in the areas of vaccine development, autoimmune diseases, and coral biology.

Kristen Valentine obtained their Bachelor's of Science degree in Human Biology from the University of California, Merced from 2010 to 2014. Kristen then pursued their doctoral degree in Immunology at the same institution, earning their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from 2014 to 2019.