Anna Wec, Ph.D.
About Anna Wec, Ph.D.
Anna Wec, Ph.D., is the Platform Team Lead and Senior Scientist at Dyno Therapeutics, specializing in AAV engineering and anti-vector immunity.
Current Position at Dyno Therapeutics
Anna Wec, Ph.D., is currently the Platform Team Lead and Senior Scientist at Dyno Therapeutics in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She joined the company in January 2021. In her role, she leads a team focused on AAV engineering and anti-vector immunity. Her expertise includes developing gene therapy vectors and in vitro assays, which are crucial for advancing the company's objectives in gene therapy.
Previous Experience at Adimab, LLC
Prior to her current role, Anna Wec spent three years at Adimab, LLC, from 2017 to 2020. Based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, she worked as a Scientist specializing in Antibody Discovery and Engineering, and Viral Immunology. This position allowed her to develop a strong foundation in antibody discovery processes and viral immunology, which have been essential in her subsequent roles.
Educational Background
Anna Wec completed her Ph.D. at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, where she studied Microbiology and Immunology from 2011 to 2017. Her research and training during this period fortified her skills in molecular biology, gene therapy, and high-throughput sequencing methods. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick.
Early Career and Internships
Anna Wec's early career includes various notable positions. She worked as a Laboratory Technician II in the Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College from 2009 to 2011. Her entry into the professional world began with an internship at Covance as a Regulatory Policy Intern from 2008 to 2009, where she gained valuable regulatory experience.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Anna Wec enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities. She also has a penchant for playing games and is an enthusiast of science fiction. These interests reflect her well-rounded character and an inclination towards both physical fitness and imaginative pursuits.