Amber Bates
About Amber Bates
Amber Bates is a Senior Scientist II at Invenra, where she leads a team focused on developing immune cell-based assays for cancer immunotherapy. She holds a PhD in Oral Science from the University of Iowa and has extensive experience in oncology research.
Current Role at Invenra
Amber Bates currently holds the position of Senior Scientist II at Invenra, a role she has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, she leads a cross-functional team of scientists dedicated to the development of immune cell-based assays. Her work focuses on the design and implementation of assays that test new bispecific and monoclonal antibodies, specifically aimed at advancing cancer immunotherapies. This role builds on her previous experience at Invenra as Senior Scientist I, where she worked from 2021 to 2023.
Previous Experience at Invenra
Amber Bates served as Senior Scientist I at Invenra from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she contributed to the development of innovative scientific approaches and methodologies in the field of immunotherapy. Her work involved collaboration with various teams to enhance the effectiveness of immune cell-based assays, laying the groundwork for her current role as Senior Scientist II.
Education and Expertise
Amber Bates earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Oral Science from the University of Iowa, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Physiology and Psychology from the same institution, completing her studies from 2009 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in designing assays for cancer immunotherapy.
Research Experience at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Amber Bates worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a Translational Oncology Research Associate (Post-doc) from 2018 to 2021. In this role, she focused on research related to oncology, contributing to the understanding of cancer mechanisms and potential therapeutic approaches. Additionally, she held the position of Assistant Scientist at the same institution from 2020 to 2021, further enhancing her research experience in the field.