Ann Lee

Promotes legislative, regulatory and reimbursement initiatives for regenerative medicine

Operates as a biopharmaceutical company to treat cancer, HIV and cardiovascular diseases

Develops cell-based immunotherapies to treat cancer

Operates as biotechnology company that develops and manufactures cell immunotherapy products

Develops CRISPR gene editing technology

Operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company that focuses on research and development of therapies to enhance the function of regulatory T cells

Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) is a nonpartisan, independent scientific advisory organization established by state law in 2005 to provide objective, evidence-based scientific and technical information to state policymakers, including the legislature, state agencies, and the governor’s office. The private company is located in the US. WSAS operates as a nonprofit with a mission to inform public policy and enhance research impact through expert assessments, reports, and convenings. The organization mobilizes scientific and engineering experts to address state issues via studies, workshops, and peer-reviewed reports on topics such as clean energy, transportation resilience, salmon recovery, emerging contaminants, and the impacts of COVID-19. It organizes member-driven topical affinity groups to foster multidisciplinary collaboration on scientific and technological challenges relevant to the state. WSAS supports science education and the next generation of scientists through programs like the Washington Junior Academy of Sciences and is developing a science policy fellowship to connect scientists with policymakers. The "Growing with AI" initiative explores artificial intelligence applications to enhance the sustainability and economic viability of the state’s agricultural sector.