Allison Drain

Allison Drain is a Senior Scientist II at AbbVie, bringing extensive expertise in cancer biology and therapeutic development. With a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley/UCSF, Allison has a strong background in tissue fibrosis, collagen crosslinking, and the extracellular matrix's influence on tumor progression. Previous roles include Senior Scientist I at Affini-T Therapeutics, where Allison led a discovery team for a TCR-T program targeting specific mutations, and a Kilachand Postdoctoral Fellow at Boston University, focusing on synthetic biology tools for novel therapeutics. Earlier experiences as a Research Assistant at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and an intern in regulatory affairs further underscore Allison's commitment to advancing cancer research and therapeutic innovation.