Jose Munoz-Olaya, Valink Therapeutics

"Science and technology have always fascinated me, and I've always been one to challenge the status quo." This week on Careers in Discovery, we welcome Jose Munoz-Olaya, Chief Scientific Officer of Valink Therapeutics. Jose shares his journey from an eager intern to a leader in biotechnology, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and the power of teamwork. He discusses his role at Valink, where he's spearheading the development of next-generation Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) for oncology using their innovative high-throughput screening platform. Join us as Jose discusses: His early inspiration from a high school science teacher and his diverse family background The critical milestones of his career, including his influential roles at Cambridge Antibody Technology, F-star, and Adaptate Lessons learned about the importance of building strong teams and fostering a culture of continuous learning His advice for aspiring scientists: trust your mentors, be patient, and remain open to learning Tune in for all this, and much more....