Inside Our Labs
Renuka Miller, PhD
Director of Manufacturing
“Cell therapy is revolutionizing the way cancer and other diseases are treated. I feel fortunate to be a part of the early stages of cell therapy development. There’s always something new; there’s always something happening. You’re working with the building blocks of people––dealing with the variable nature of living things. There’s so much to discover and that can be challenging, but it’s what keeps us going.”
Sherin Thomas
Quality Control Associate Director
“When I joined Marker, we were setting up the lab and GMP facility, which was a novel experience that provided substantial exposure to diverse learning opportunities. My work here is never monotonous, and the experience one gains every day is incomparable. I am proud of the important role I play in ensuring that we provide quality product to the patient.”
Anastasiya Smith, PhD
Director of Research and Development
“What drives me is the knowledge that what I’m working on could end up in a clinic and could actually extend someone’s life or improve someone’s life. I love cell therapy--the ability to take a piece of the patient, manipulate it in the laboratory and make their own cells function for them. It makes it feel like what I’m working on could have a real impact.”
Tara Shahim
Senior Scientist, Research & Development
“I have lost loved ones because of cancer and it has always made me think, 'Why aren't we doing more?' At Marker, we are facing important challenges and striving to come up with innovative ideas to tackle these head on.”