Leah Villegas, Ph.d.
Chief Scientific Officer
oncology
Microtek, Inc.
Japan
Biography
Chief Scientific Officer Extensive expertise and experience in pharmaceutical biotechnology development, as well as scientific research in the areas of cancer, lung biology, and cardiovascular pulmonary biology. Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences. Held positions in academia focusing on building her expertise in cardiovascular pulmonary research and therapeutic development. Completed graduate studies at the University of Florida, followed by postdoctoral studies at Mayo Clinic and University of Colorado. She also completed a fellowship in technology commercialization and will complete the Bioinnovation and Entrepreneurship program at the University of Colorado. Leah is currently a faculty member in the Departments of Pediatrics and Cardiovascular Pulmonary Research, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. She will oversee and conduct Microtek‘s scientific research and development operations. Her affiliations with the university will provide unique resources and additional expert assistance specifically for medical device and therapeutic research and development.
Research Interest
oncology
