Lilia Koza

Lilia Koza, Ph.D., currently serves as a Scientist at Tellus Therapeutics, Inc., where collaboration with a multidisciplinary team focuses on developing novel therapeutics for newborns in neonatal intensive care. Previously, Lilia worked as an Associate Scientist at Opus Genetics, specializing in gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases, and was a Collaborative Graduate Research Intern at Resilience Code, investigating the effects of traumatic brain injury. Lilia's experience also includes roles as a Research Rodent Animal Care Technician at The University of Denver, a Graduate Research Assistant at the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging researching neurodegenerative diseases, and a Graduate Teaching Assistant in biology lab courses. Lilia earned a Ph.D. in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Denver.