Jillian Astarita

Jillian Astarita is a highly experienced scientist currently serving as Principal Scientist at NOETIK since December 2024. Prior to this role, Astarita held the position of Associate Director at TRexBio from March 2020 to December 2024, where leadership involved managing cross-functional teams and innovating the company's discovery platform. Astarita's career includes significant positions such as Senior Scientist at Spotlight Therapeutics and Genentech, where contributions focused on immunology and tumor stroma biology, respectively. Academic credentials comprise a Ph.D. in Immunology from Harvard University and a B.A. in Biology from Swarthmore College, supported by early research experiences at the National Institutes of Health and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.