Banmeet Anand, PhD
Dr. Banmeet Anand’s more than 20 years experience in the discovery and development of antibodies encompasses fusion proteins, naked, ADCs and bi-specific antibodies; small molecules, and cellular therapies (NK-T, CAR-T) at biotechs and large pharma including Harpoon (a subsidiary of Merck & Co. inc.), Astellas and Genentech.
As senior vice president of drug development Dr. Anand leads development of Juvena’s biological assets including the pre-clinical, non-clinical and IND-enabling studies.
Prior, he served as Senior Vice President of Translational Medicine at Harpoon Therapeutics (a subsidiary of Merck & Co. Inc.) where he led toxicology, pharmacology, biomarkers, non-clinical/clinical PK/PD, companion diagnostics including IND-enabling studies supporting Harpoon’s proprietary TriTAC biologics (T-cell engagers) portfolio. Dr. Anand previously held management and scientific positions at Molecular Templates, NantKwest (ImmunityBio), Astellas (Agensys) and Genentech where he was involved in early and late development of multiple approved drugs such as RITUXAN®, PADCEV® and OCREVUS®.
Dr. Anand received his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chemistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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