Puja Sapra, PhD
Scientific Advisory Board Member
Dr. Sapra is Vice-President, Tumor Targeted Delivery, in Oncology Research and Development at AstraZeneca, leading the group responsible for tumor-targeting technology platforms, including ADCs, nanoparticles, radioimmunoconjugates and oncolytic viruses, from target conception to clinic. She previously served as Vice-President and Chief Scientific Officer at Pfizer Inc. and led Pharmacology groups at Enzon Pharmaceuticals and Immunomedics Inc. Dr. Sapra has contributed to two approved agents, Mylotarg® and Besponsa®. Dr. Sapra has authored over 50 scientific publications and book chapters, and is an inventor/ co-inventor on over 25 patents. She serves as the Deputy Editor of Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. In 2017, Dr. Sapra was recognized as a Healthcare Business Women Association Rising Star.
Statement: “Aarvik's innovative and disruptive protein-engineering platforms have the potential to bring transformative medicines to patients. I am thrilled to join the SAB and work alongside a world-class management, Board and team to advance innovative science and develop impactful therapeutics.”