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Bishnu Nayak
Senior Director and Site Head,
NeologicsBio
Over 15 years of experience in drug discovery research in Immuno-Oncology (IO) and Inflammation space. Trained as cellular immunologist with expertise in target proposal and validation, translational research, Mechanism of Action (MoA) studies, as well as assay development and High-Throughput Screening (HTS). I have a successful track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and project leadership from hit identification to candidate selection point for both SMW and biologics targets. Currently I’m serving as Senior Director and Site Head for Neologics Bioscience for the San Diego site spearheading target biology and translational research initiatives. Prior to this, I held senior-level scientist positions at renowned organizations such as Novartis, Pharmacyclics (an Abbvie Company), and AnaptysBio. I have played a pivotal role in proposing multiple targets in both IO and inflammation space, some of which have progressed to both clinical and pre-clinical stages.