Anna Knize

Anna Knize currently serves as a Senior Scientist II at Inception Therapeutics, having been promoted from a Senior Scientist role. Significant experience includes positions as a Scientist at Lundbeck and Abide Therapeutics, where Anna developed and executed biomarker assays and human whole blood functional assays, and led metabolomics profiling. Prior roles also include Senior Associate Scientist and Research Associate positions at Amgen, where Anna evaluated therapeutic candidates for autoimmune diseases, and Research Specialist at the University of Southern California, focusing on stem cell integration and neuroprotection studies. Early career experience encompasses a Development Associate II role at MorphoGen Pharmaceuticals, contributing to stem cell characterization and optimization techniques. Anna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from UC San Diego.