Kirk Twaroski

Kirk Twaroski has a diverse work experience in the biomedical field. From November 2021 to the present, they have been working as a Product Manager at FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics, where they manage the Hepatic and Immune Cell Product portfolio and collaborates with external partners.

Prior to that, from November 2020 to November 2021, Kirk worked at Miromatrix as a Cell Manufacturing Manager. In this role, they led and managed the manufacturing team, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards for preclinical and clinical endpoints. Kirk also reviewed manufacturing batch records and SOPs and supported CMC submissions to regulatory bodies. Before that, from April 2020 to November 2020, they served as the Cholangiocyte Team Lead, responsible for cholangiocyte research and development.

From September 2017 to April 2020, Kirk worked at the University of Minnesota as a Research Professional. Kirk supervised and managed the Tolar Lab Stem Cell Institute Research Group and was involved in project design, management, research activities, and data analysis and publication. Prior to that, from June 2015 to September 2017, they held the position of Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Minnesota.

Kirk's work experience also includes a role as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where they worked from August 2009 to June 2015.

Overall, Kirk Twaroski has a strong background in biomedical research, cell manufacturing management, and product management.

Kirk Twaroski pursued their educational journey starting from 2005 to 2009 by obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biotechnology and Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Afterward, from 2009 to 2015, they attended the Medical College of Wisconsin, where they achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Developmental Biology. Additionally, they furthered their knowledge and skills by earning two certifications: a Supervision Certificate from the University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies in November 2019 and a Customer Experience Certificate from Minnesota State University, Mankato in May 2023.