Amber Bates

Cancer Biology & Immunology Scientist | Project Leader | Research Team Member | Let's Connect!

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About

My current work at Invenra focuses on designing immune cell-based assays to test new bispecific and monoclonal antibodies that have the potential of becoming immunotherapies for treating various forms of cancer. I'm also a project lead working with a cross-functional team of scientists.

Experience

  • Invenra (Madison, Wisconsin, United States)
    • Senior Scientist II
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Senior Scientist 1
      Aug 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (Full-time · 3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Assistant Scientist
      Jul 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Translational Oncology Research Associate (Post-doc)
      Aug 2018 - Aug 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Cancer Biology and Periodontal Disease Research Scholar/Trainee at Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, University of Iowa College of Dentistry
    Jan 2013 - Jul 2018 · 5 yrs 7 mos

    I was a research assistant and PhD student in Oral Science. My laboratory focused on oral immunology and cancer research.

  • Summer Intern at Madison Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics
    May 2010 - Aug 2010 · 4 mos

    In a very fast-paced environment, I learned how to keep things moving by assisting everyone. Teamwork was essential as well as patience.