Kristen Lee, MD
About Kristen Lee, MD
Kristen Lee, MD, is a Senior Medical Director at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. and an Assistant Professor at UC Davis School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health, with extensive experience in rheumatology and clinical development.
Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Kristen Lee, MD, serves as a Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. Her role primarily involves developing strategies for future clinical trials to expand the use of allogeneic CAR T cells in treating autoimmune diseases. She concurrently holds an Assistant Professor position at UC Davis School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health, contributing significantly to both academia and industry.
Past Experience at Pfizer
Kristen Lee's career includes serving as a Senior Medical Director, Rheumatology Lead in Medical Affairs for Inflammation and Immunology at Pfizer from 2020 to 2023. During her tenure, she worked remotely from the New York City Metropolitan Area. Subsequently, she took on the role of a Clinician in Pfizer's Research and Development sector, focusing on Inflammation and Immunology between 2023 and 2024.
Academic Background
Dr. Kristen Lee earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Stony Brook University. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Yale School of Nursing and completed her Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine from 2007 to 2012. Her undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA.
Expertise in Rheumatology
Kristen Lee, MD, possesses deep therapeutic knowledge in rheumatology, especially in clinical development and medical affairs. She has made significant contributions to the field by integrating her extensive academic background with her professional roles, focusing on innovative treatments for autoimmune diseases.