About
Evita Weagel holds a PhD in microbiology and molecular biology with focus on cancer immunology, and is developing immunotherapies targeting cancer.
Founder at Eris BiotechYC W24
Intro paths
YC
Evita went through Y Combinator (Winter 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Evita can intro founders to Eris Biotech's investors below.
Eris Biotech's investors · 1
Co-founders at Eris Biotech
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Rachel GarlickFounder
Experience
- Eris Biotech (YC W24)Co-Founder & CEOcurrent2023 — presentUtah, United States
- Sumitomo Pharma OncologyScientist2021 — 2023
- Brigham Young UniversityAdjunct Professor2020 — 2021Provo, Utah, United States
- Utah Valley UniversityAdjunct Faculty2019 — 2021Orem, Utah
- Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Postdoctoral Research Fellow2018 — 2019Lehi, Utah
- BYU Simmons Center for Cancer ResearchResearch Fellow2015 — 2017Provo, Utah Area
- Brigham Young UniversityGraduate Reseach Assistant2012 — 2017Provo, Utah Area
- Brigham Young UniversityUndergraduate Research Assistant2009 — 2012
- BYU Simmons Center for Cancer ResearchSummer Research Fellow2014
- BYU Simmons Center for Cancer ResearchSummer Research Fellow2013Provo, UT
Skills & more
Machine LearningHistochemistry1Sequencing1Cell SignalingCell BiologyPK/PDPython (Programming Language)In vivoSpanish15Portuguese4English7PCR12
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GeneticsMolecular BiologyWestern BlottingTeachingCell CultureStatisticsData AnalysisResearchMicrosoft OfficeR (Programming Language)Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelLanguages English · Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Evita Weagel?
- Evita Weagel holds a PhD in microbiology and molecular biology with focus on cancer immunology, and is developing immunotherapies targeting cancer.
- Where does Evita Weagel work?
- Evita Weagel is Founder of Eris Biotech.
- What companies did Evita Weagel found?
- Evita Weagel founded Eris Biotech.
- Where did Evita Weagel go to school?
- Evita Weagel studied at Y Combinator (Eris Biotech); Brigham Young University (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Microbiology and Molecular Biology); Brigham Young University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Molecular Biology).
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