Grace Lee
About Grace Lee
Grace Lee is a Principal Scientist in In Vivo Pharmacology at Bristol Myers Squibb, specializing in cancer and tumor microenvironment biology.
Current Title and Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Grace Lee is the Principal Scientist in In Vivo Pharmacology at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in Redwood City, California. She is actively involved in leading pharmacology efforts for multiple biologics programs that aim to enhance anti-tumor immune responses. As part of the Tumor Microenvironment Thematic Research Center, her work focuses on cross-disciplinary collaboration for early and clinical-stage molecules in the field of cancer and tumor microenvironment biology.
Previous Roles in Cancer Pharmacology
Prior to her current role, Grace Lee worked at REVOLUTION Medicines where she held positions as Senior Scientist I - Cancer Pharmacology in 2020 for 11 months and Scientist II - Cancer Pharmacology from 2018 to 2019 for 1 year. She also worked at Cleave Biosciences, Inc. as Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology from 2016 to 2017 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Early Career and Research Fellowships
Grace Lee began her career as a Research Assistant at The Burnham Institute and a Staff Research Associate/Research Assistant at the National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research between 2004 and 2007. She also served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in 2015 in the Greater San Diego Area, as well as a Research Intern/Contractor at Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. in 2014.
Educational Background
Grace Lee achieved her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Epithelial Transport/Physiology and Pharmacology from University College London (UCL), completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biochemistry/Cell Biology with a minor in English Literature from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She attended Lynbrook High School prior to her university education.
Work at University College London and King's College London
Grace Lee served as a Ph.D. Candidate at University College London from 2011 to 2014, focusing on epithelial transport and pharmacology. She also worked as a Research Assistant at King's College London from 2008 to 2010, contributing to various research projects during her tenure.