Rachel Ames
About Rachel Ames
Rachel Ames is a Senior Scientist in Discovery Biology at RAPT Therapeutics, focusing on the transcriptional control and function of CD4+ T cells in response to Plasmodium infection. She has a Ph.D. in Pathology and Immunology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has held various research positions, including postdoctoral fellowships and roles at Dynavax Technologies and Boston University.
Work at Rapt Therapeutics
Rachel Ames has been employed at RAPT Therapeutics since 2019, serving as a Senior Scientist in Discovery Biology. In this role, she focuses on advancing the understanding of biological mechanisms and developing therapeutic strategies. Her work contributes to the company's mission of discovering and developing innovative treatments for patients.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Ames holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Boston University, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pathology and Immunology between 2008 and 2015. This academic background provides her with a strong foundation in the biological sciences, particularly in immunology.
Background
Prior to her current position, Rachel Ames worked at several notable institutions. She was a Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin from 2017 to 2018, where she researched transcriptional control and function of CD4+ T cells following Plasmodium infection. She also served as a Scientist I at Dynavax Technologies for eight months in 2019 and held a postdoctoral fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 2009 to 2016.
Research Contributions
Rachel Ames has made significant contributions to scientific literature, as evidenced by her publication list available on ORCID. Her research primarily focuses on immunology, particularly the behavior of CD4+ T cells in response to infections. This work is critical for understanding immune responses and developing potential therapeutic interventions.
Professional Experience
Rachel Ames has accumulated diverse professional experience throughout her career. She began as an Undergraduate Researcher at Boston University School of Medicine from 2006 to 2008, working in the laboratory of Dr. Douglas Rosene. She later completed a postdoctoral fellowship under Dr. Fernando Macian at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, further enhancing her expertise in immunology and pathology.