Leonard B.
Cardiovascular Biology
Chemical Computing Group
Australia
Biography
Leonard Buckbinder, PhD, is Senior Director Cardiovascular Biology and Acting Head of Cardiovascular Biology. He joined Pfizer in Groton, CT in 1997 and contributed to efforts in cancer, inflammation, osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. In inflammation, Dr. Buckbinder conceived and led the identification of dissociated glucocorticoid receptor agonists. Based in Cambridge, MA, he is the research program leader for the myeloperoxidase inhibitor program.
Research Interest
Vascular inflammation, cardiomyocyte metabolism and function, and the cardiorenal axis