Edgar C
Oncology
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
Philippines
Biography
Edgar spent 10 years at Rockefeller University as an Assistant Professor and an Instructor in Clinical Investigation, leading a basic science and translational research program to understand the mechanisms of virus-induced autoimmunity in humans. Edgar’s research identified and functionally characterized a novel B cell subset responsible for human autoimmunity. During his time at Rockefeller, Edgar conducted post-doctoral virology and immunology research, and served as a member or chairman for several hospital committees. Edgar also practiced medicine at Manhattan Veterans Administration Hospital and Bellevue Hospital. After Rockefeller, Edgar joined Merck Research Laboratories, where he led infectious disease strategy in Emerging Markets and served as a global clinical lead for hepatitis C virus therapies. He subsequently came to BMS to work on liver fibrosis, including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
Research Interest
Oncology
