Mariana Loperfido

Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, Cell & Gene Therapy at Novartis

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Mariana Loperfido, PhD is a Senior Scientist in Analytical Development for Cell & Gene Therapy, at Novartis, where she provides scientific leadership for analytical strategies supporting the development of advanced cell therapies. With nearly two decades of experience across academia and industry, her work has spanned gene therapy, stem cell biology, cell engineering, and product characterization, contributing to the development of innovative therapies for rare diseases. Her current focus is on leveraging analytical sciences to deepen product understanding, inform manufacturing and control strategies, and support the advancement of cell therapies from development through clinical application.