Antonio Fernandez-Perez is a Field Application Scientist at Corning Life Sciences. He received his Ph.D. in Genetics, Development, and Disease from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. In previous roles he functioned as a Senior Scientist of Process development of iPSC-derived cellular immunotherapies for patients with cancer and autoimmune disorders. Antonio now works extensively with academic researchers, biopharma companies, and advanced therapy manufacturers to optimize cell culture assays and cellular scale-up conditions using Corning technologies. These efforts help to advance the fields of cancer and disease research, as well as drive commercialization of life saving therapies.