Iliana Lanz
About Iliana Lanz
Iliana Lanz is an Associate Research Scientist at AbCellera in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, having earned her Honours Bachelor of Science with Distinction from Simon Fraser University.
Current Role at AbCellera
Iliana Lanz serves as an Associate Research Scientist at AbCellera, a biotechnology company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she contributes to the company's research initiatives, focusing on antibody discovery and development. Her experience at AbCellera builds on her previous role as a Research Technician within the same organization, where she worked from 2019 to 2022.
Previous Experience at BC Cancer
Before joining AbCellera, Iliana Lanz worked as a Student Researcher at BC Cancer for three months in 2019. During this time, she was involved in research activities at the BC Cancer Genome Sciences Centre, which is located at 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver. Her work contributed to ongoing research efforts in cancer genomics.
Educational Background
Iliana Lanz studied at Simon Fraser University, where she pursued a degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) with Distinction from 2013 to 2019. Her academic training provided her with a strong foundation in molecular biology, biochemistry, and research methodologies.
Co-op Experience in Biotechnology
Iliana Lanz gained valuable industry experience through various co-op positions. She worked as a Protein Engineering Co-op Student at Zymeworks Inc. in 2018 for seven months, where she focused on protein engineering projects. Additionally, she completed a co-op at adMare BioInnovations in the Drug Delivery and Formulation department from 2016 to 2017. She also worked as a Co-op Student in the Formulations department at the Centre for Drug Research and Development.
Research Contributions
During her academic career, Iliana Lanz completed honours research in Dr. Gorski’s lab at the BC Cancer Genome Sciences Centre in April 2019. This research experience enhanced her skills in scientific inquiry and laboratory techniques, contributing to her professional development in the field of molecular biology and biochemistry.