Ali Ahmed
About Ali Ahmed
Ali Ahmed is a Principal Research Associate at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in research and quality control, with previous positions at various companies and educational institutions, including the University of West Georgia.
Current Role at Sana Biotechnology
Ali Ahmed currently holds the position of Principal Research Associate at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he contributes to research initiatives in South San Francisco, California. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Research Associate at the same company starting in 2021. His work focuses on advancing biotechnology solutions.
Previous Experience in Quality Control and Research
Ali Ahmed has extensive experience in quality control and research roles. He worked as a Quality Control Analyst I at Shire from 2015 to 2017 and as a Quality Control Analyst I at Dendreon from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Research Associate at Lonza in various capacities from 2021 to 2021, including Research Associate 2 from 2018 to 2021 and Research Associate 3 for one month in 2021.
Academic Background and Teaching Experience
Ali Ahmed completed his Master's of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences at the University of West Georgia from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from the same institution, studying from 2007 to 2011. During his time at the university, he held several teaching and research positions, including Graduate Teaching Assistant, Undergraduate Research Assistant, and Chemistry Workshop Leader.
Work History at University of West Georgia
Ali Ahmed's association with the University of West Georgia spans several roles. He worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2012 to 2014 and as a Thesis Student from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2010 to 2011 and as a Chemistry Workshop Leader from 2009 to 2011. These roles contributed to his foundational knowledge in biological sciences.
Experience in Logistics and Coordination
Before transitioning fully into research and quality control, Ali Ahmed worked as an Air Import Coordinator at Kuehne + Nagel from 2010 to 2015. This role involved logistics and coordination, providing him with a diverse skill set that complements his scientific expertise.