About Niina

A seasoned professional in the field of life sciences and expertise in immuno-oncology. With a career spanning over two decades, Niina has consistently demonstrated her proficiency and leadership across various roles in the biotech industry.
About Niina

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Professional Experience: Under Zermatt Consulting

Successfully collaborated with numerous small biotech consulting firms specializing in antibodies, bispecifics, fusion proteins but somewhat also in peptides, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Provided expert guidance on in vivo study strategies, conducted comprehensive data analysis, and delivered insightful conclusions. Formulated recommendations for essential next steps, contributing to the overall success of the projects. Contributed project stratgies, patent applications and US FDA eIND applications.

Larger co-laborations


Pure Biologics

Supervisor Immuno-Oncology Platforms Mar 2022 - Present | Wroclaw Metropolitan Area. Niina supervices the Immuno-Oncology at Pure Biologics, steering ground breaking projects in afucosylated antibodies, bispecifics, bifunctional fusion proteins, and NK cell engagers. Her role involved bringing the first candidates into the clinic, collaborating with dedicated teams to achieve remarkable milestones.

Aelin Therapeutics

Head of Biology Aug 2020 - Sep 2021 | Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium. Niina served as the Head of Biology at Aelin Therapeutics, driving research in harnessing the power of protein aggregation in oncology and bacterial growth, utilizing peptides on undruggable targets, and addressing unmet medical needs.

Biotech Experience


Molecular Partners AG

Director, Immuno-Oncology | Head, In Vivo Core & Focus Area Tumor Localized Immunomodulators Apr 2018 - Sep 2020 | Zürich Area, Switzerland Niina played a pivotal role in Molecular Partners AG, contributing to the development of DARPin-based multispecifics in immuno-oncology. Her responsibilities included leading core activities withing the tumor-targeting immunomodulators but also in vivo related to pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, and ex vivo studies.

Alligator Bioscience AB

Principal Scientist, Head In Vivo Oncology, Scientific Lead Aug 2011 - Mar 2018 | Lund, Skane County, Sweden As Head In Vivo, Scientific Lead, Principal Scientist/Director and In vivo Lead at Alligator Bioscience AB, Niina led in vivo oncology research, and project OX40xCTLA4, specializing in immuno-oncology, immunotherapy of cancer, and the development of antibodies and bispecific antibodies.


Bioinvent International AB

Senior Research Scientist Aug 2005 - Aug 2011 | Lund, Skane County, Sweden As Senior research Scientist, heading the research activities of BI505 and in vivo facility activity. responsible for setting up new assays Niina was specializing in antibody research, drug discovery, angiogenesis and hematological cancers.

Education:
Karolinska Institutet

Ph.D., Tumor Biology 1999 - 2003 Studies within tumor biology/oncology, specializing in tumor angiogenesis. Opponent: Judah Folkman

Stockholm University

M.Sc., Molecular Biology 1995 - 1999