Xavier Cabana Puig

Xavier Cabana Puig is an experienced scientist currently working at Elicio Therapeutics, where responsibilities include designing and executing small animal experiments to evaluate immune responses and anti-tumor activity, developing assays for therapeutic mechanisms of action, and mentoring junior staff. Additionally, Xavier serves as a Molecular Biology Fellow at Open Avenues, creating experiential learning projects focused on cancer immunotherapy. Xavier holds a PhD in Biomedical Science with a concentration in Immunology from Virginia Tech, where research centered on gut microbiota and immune cell dynamics. Previous roles include Technical Product Manager at FIBRAN S.A., Genetics Laboratory Technician at Eurofins, and various positions at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, dedicated to therapeutic protein production and microbiology practices. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Pharmaceutics and Drug Design from Universitat de Barcelona and a Bachelor's in Microbiology from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.