Myphuong Le, Ph.d.
Vice President of Research and Development
oncology
Microtek, Inc.
Japan
Biography
Vice President of Research and Development Extensive expertise and experience in molecular biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical/nutraceutical development and scientific research in the areas of pharmacogenomics, obesity and metabolic syndrome, and liver/kidney disease. Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and history from Whitman College and a doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences. Held positions in both the biotech industry and academia. Direct hands-on experience with the Human Genome Project at the University of Washington and then led production and instrumentation operations at Blue Heron Biotechnology, Inc. Completed graduate studies at the University of Florida, and completed postdoctoral studies, including a fellowship in technology commercialization, at the University of Colorado. MyPhuong is currently a faculty member in the Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. She will lead Microtek‘s scientific research and development initiatives. Her affiliation with the university will allow leveraging of resources and expertise for product development, validation, and establishing intellectual property.
Research Interest
oncology
