Frederic Van Gool
Head of Immunology @ Stealth Mode Biotech
About
As an Immunologist and Biotech Leader, I am driven by a passion for advancing cell therapy and immune tolerance research to create transformative therapies for patients. With a strong foundation in cellular immunology, drug development, and cell engineering, I have built and led high-performing teams to deliver scientific and strategic breakthroughs. My expertise lies in bridging cutting-edge research with therapeutic innovation, bringing together partnerships, internal R&D and external collaborations to develop next-generation immune therapies. I thrive in fast-paced biotech environments, guiding teams through discovery, preclinical development, and IND-enabling studies. What drives me is the opportunity to: • Empower teams to drive innovation from discovery to preclinical development • Advance our understanding of immune tolerance mechanisms and apply these insights to develop breakthrough therapies • Contribute to the advancement of novel therapies through scientific innovation and intellectual property development • Build strategic collaborations across academia and industry I look forward to connecting with professionals who share my passion for advancing science and translating research into impactful therapies.
United States
Philadelphia
Biotechnology
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Experience
Head of Immunology
Stealth Mode Biotech
Philadelphie, PA
Senior Director Discovery Science
Sonoma Biotherapeutics, Inc.
South San Francisco, California, United States
• Company Builder & Leadership: Founding team member who built and managed the early discovery team, leading R&D from concept to validation. • Team Building & Leadership: Recruited, mentored, and led a high-performing scientific team driving innovation in early discovery, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented environment. • Operational Leadership: Designed and built research labs and office spaces, overseeing EHS compliance, procurement, and facility management. • Strategic Portfolio Management: Partnered with C-level executives to evaluate scientific data and drive strategic portfolio decisions. • Scientific Innovation & IP Development: Spearheaded Treg cell therapy innovation, leading to multiple patent applications. • IND-Enabling Studies: Collaborated on IND-enabling studies for SBT-77-7101, advancing it toward clinical readiness. • External Innovation & Partnerships: Developed strategic collaborations with CROs, biotech, and academic partners, organizing scientific seminars with key opinion leaders and SAB members.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine
UCSF Diabetes Center
Led independent and collaborative research projects focused on: • Foxp3 transcription factor regulation in immune tolerance • Development of preclinical mouse models for regulatory T cell function
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
Laboratory of Jeffrey A. Bluestone, PhD • Identified the cross-talk between innate lymphoid cells and Treg cells • Elucidated mechanisms of Treg instability in pre-clinical mouse models of autoimmune diseases
Education
University of California, San Francisco
Université libre de Bruxelles
Université libre de Bruxelles
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
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