About
Associate at Amplify focused on digital biology. Previously co-founded ImmunoVec, where he led a team advancing gene therapy programs for ultra-rare immune disorders using an ML-based platform, and served as a Venture Partner at EGB Capital investing in early-stage therapeutics companies.
Luke Riggan @dr__riggan
https://t.co/dxTTqMv07y
Jul 27, 2026 · ♥ 2
Luke Riggan @dr__riggan
Amplify is running our first ever conference for AI researchers and practitioners looking for off the map research that’s not mainstream or hype. Speakers from Harvey, Sierra, OpenAI, and more. August 14th @ Gallery 308 in Fort Mason. RSVP below
Jul 27, 2026 · ♥ 7 · ⇄ 1
Luke Riggan @dr__riggan
Me: “How long you working today?” NY founder friend in tech: “until failure” 😅
Jul 17, 2026 · ♥ 1
Experience
- Amplify PartnersAssociate Investorcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- ImmunoVecStrategic Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- ImmunoVecCo-Founder & Director of Cell Therapy2022 — 2026Los Angeles, California, United States
- EGB CapitalVenture Partner2024 — 2026Los Angeles, California, United States
- Poseida Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Scientist - Discovery2021 — 2022San Diego, California, United States
- UCLA Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular GeneticsPhD Student2017 — 2021Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Keck Medicine of USCAssociate Scientist2017Los Angeles, California
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)Research Assistant2016 — 2017University of Southern California
- Fred HutchResearch Associate2014 — 2016Seattle
- Fred HutchTechnician2015 — 2016Seattle
- University of WashingtonResearch Assistant2013 — 2015Greater Seattle Area
Education
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLADoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Biology2017 — 2021
- University of WashingtonBachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry2013 — 2016
Skills & more
+12 more
Molecular BiologyFlow CytometryMouse ModelsCell CultureMolecular CloningWestern BlottingPolymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)Cell SortingCRISPR using RNPVector CloningATAC library prepPlatebound Antibody Stimulation AssaysFrom Luke's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA5
Also attended University of Washington162
+ 156 more
Shared employers
Also worked at UCLA Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics1
Also worked at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)2
Also worked at Fred Hutch10
+ 4 more
Also worked at University of Washington51
+ 45 more
































