Daniel J. Abrams

Biography

 Dr. Abrams is a cofounder of Cerebral Therapeutics and serves as its startup CEO.  Prior to founding Cerebral Therapeutics, Dr. Abrams founded Sierra Neuropharmaceuticals, Inc., raising $21.5 million in Series A venture capital and put together a world class team of advisers, physician leaders and executives to form its board of directors.  Dr. Abrams was active with Sierra Neuropharmaceuticals, Inc. until July of 2009.  Dr. Abrams practiced as a neurosurgeon and served as head of the Department of Neurosurgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver.  Dr. Abrams’ practical experience with implantable pumps and medications in neurology and psychiatry, and his experience with interdisciplinary medical teams and research groups, make him uniquely qualified to lead Cerebral Therapeutics in its focus of clinically testing brain drug delivery.

Research Interest

 Neurosurgery, Drug delivery,neurology, Psychiatry