Jelena Ruscic

Jelena Ruscic has a diverse work experience in the field of biotechnology and biochemistry.

Jelena is currently working at Quell Therapeutics as a Principal Scientist, starting in July 2022. Prior to this role, they were a Senior Scientist at the same company from October 2020 to June 2022.

Before joining Quell Therapeutics, Jelena worked at Autolus Ltd. from December 2018 to October 2020. During their time there, they held the positions of Senior Scientist II - Process Development and Senior Scientist I - Process Development.

Jelena also has experience working at Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult as a Viral Vector Scientist from October 2017 to November 2018, and at the Department of Biochemical Engineering UCL as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from March 2016 to September 2017.

Jelena'searlier work experience includes roles as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Teaching Assistant at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science and Ruđer Bošković Institute, Division of Molecular Biology from March 2014 to February 2016, and as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology from March 2008 to March 2014.

Jelena's career also includes internships, such as an IAESTE intern at the University of Bristol, School of Biological Sciences from July 2010 to September 2010, and a CMEPIUS fellow at BIA Separations and National Institute of Biology from October 2009 to January 2010. Jelena was also an IAESTE intern at Ruhr-University Bochum, Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry from August 2007 to February 2008.

Jelena Ruscic completed their education in the field of Biology, specializing in Virology. Jelena obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, from 2008 to 2014. Prior to that, they graduated with a Diploma (MSc equiv.) in Molecular Biology from the same institution, completing their studies from 2002 to 2007. Besides their formal education, Jelena Ruscic has an additional certification in IELTS, although the specific month and year of obtaining it are not provided.