Selene Nunez-Cruz

Selene Nunez-Cruz is a highly experienced Senior Investigator at the University of Pennsylvania since November 2012, specializing in the development of preclinical models for hematological and solid tumors, focusing on T cell immunotherapy. Prior roles at the University of Pennsylvania include Faculty Support Scientist and Postdoc Researcher, where Selene contributed significantly to ovarian cancer research through innovative mouse models and comprehensive projects that aimed to identify cancer biomarkers. Selene's expertise is backed by a PhD in Immunology from Aix-Marseille University, complemented by a Master in Biochemistry from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Throughout an impressive career, Selene has developed and implemented various molecular and cellular biology techniques, earning recognition for pioneering studies and significant contributions to cancer research.