Lance Kates
About Lance Kates
Lance Kates is a Senior Research Associate with extensive experience in scientific research and animal welfare. He has worked at various biotechnology companies, including Genentech and Arcus Biosciences, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture-Plant & Animal Sciences from the University of Arizona.
Work at Arcus Biosciences
Lance Kates has been employed at Arcus Biosciences since 2022, serving as a Senior Research Associate. In this role, he contributes to the company's research initiatives in Hayward, California. His responsibilities include conducting in vivo murine experiments and maintaining detailed records of experimental methods and results. Kates focuses on ensuring adherence to scientific, humane, and ethical principles in all research activities.
Previous Experience in Scientific Research
Before joining Arcus Biosciences, Lance Kates worked at several prominent organizations in the biotechnology sector. He served as a Senior Research Associate at Atreca, Inc. from 2019 to 2022, and at Bayhill Therapeutics from 2006 to 2009. His earlier experience includes a nine-year tenure as a Scientific Researcher at Genentech, where he focused on uncovering findings that lead to scientific innovations. Kates also held positions at Cellgate and Sugen Inc., accumulating extensive experience in research methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Lance Kates earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture-Plant & Animal Sciences from the University of Arizona. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in scientific research, particularly in the areas of animal welfare and experimental methodologies. Kates is proficient in performing various sterile in vivo murine survival surgeries and has conducted experiments related to type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, muscle regeneration, and NASH studies.
Technical Skills and Research Methods
Lance Kates possesses a range of technical skills essential for his role as a Senior Research Associate. He routinely conducts full-scale necropsies and blood collections using various methods, including tail, retro-orbital, cardiac, and submandibular techniques. His expertise in performing sterile in vivo murine survival surgeries includes orthotopic transplantation, radio telemetry implantations, and pancreatic inflation. Kates maintains thorough records of experimental methods and results, ensuring compliance with ethical research standards.