Team
Talented laboratory scientists, medicinal chemists, and biotech leaders with successful track records in oncological drug development.
Science and Operations
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Greg Crimmins
Greg has a PhD in molecular biology from University of California, Berkeley, where he helped invent a promising new way to treat cancer with immunotherapy. He has 20 years of experience in biomedical research, including phenotypic screening, cell biology, and immunology. Greg has led Remedy Plan from inception through development of its drug screening platform to the optimization of novel first-in-class cancer therapeutics.
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Dennise A. De Jesús-Díaz
Dennise provides project leadership for our scientific operations and is responsible for development and implementation of effective research practices. She has worked in biomedical research for over 10 years, most recently at the National Institutes of Health. She holds a BS from the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey and a PhD from Tufts University School of Medicine.
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Steve Abella
Steve has been in the oncology clinical research field for over 35 years, including over 12 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Steve is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Shasqi, and previously held roles as the CMO at Vida Development Sciences and BioClin Therapeutics. He also previously served as Executive Director at Amgen, where he led global development efforts across clinical research and medical affairs.
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Michael Schelle
Michael brings over 15 years of diverse experience leading biotech research, development, and commercialization efforts. At Remedy Plan, he leads the R&D team and works with external collaborators. He received his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley studying under future Nobel laureate Carolyn Bertozzi.
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Banu Cole
Banu has over a decade of experience leading drug discovery programs and initiatives, with expertise across a wide range of diseases spanning immune, metabolic, and rare diseases and in developing in vitro human surrogate models to advance preclinical programs. Banu earned her PhD in cell/cancer biology from Harvard Medical School and her BS from The College of William & Mary.
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Min Wu
Min earned her MS in chemistry from University of Maryland at Baltimore County and her PhD in molecular biology and genetics from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She conducted postdoctoral research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on the crucial mechanisms of DNA replication and repair, and later at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine on translational studies of acute myeloid leukemia with a focus on identifying novel therapeutic targets.
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Caroline Robb
Caroline has a strong background in oncology drug discovery. She received her PhD in Cancer Research from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and conducted her postdoctoral research as a fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC. Throughout her training, Caroline has focused on characterization of mechanisms of action and target identification studies to identify new cancer therapies.
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Parisa Moghaddam-Taaheri
Parisa has an extensive background in biomedical research and healthcare and life sciences consulting. She received her PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Maryland, College Park where her research focused on protein and peptide engineering for therapeutic applications. At Remedy Plan, she supports operational activities and program management.
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Kelechi Joe-Nweke
Kelechi is an accomplished professional with a background in bioprocess engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing. With a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Maryland College Park, Kelechi brings a wealth of technical expertise and analytical skills to her new position. Her experience includes managing CMO tech-transfer and process development in pharmaceutical and biotech settings, as well as leading tech transfers and supporting audits in similar environments. At Remedy plan Kelechi supports the DMPK CMC Team.
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Asra Rehan
Asra joins Remedy Plan with several years of experience in project management and professional services. She successfully led cross-functional teams and projects, ranging from product & development to sales & marketing, from launch to completion. She has built lasting relationships with long-term and high-profile clients resulting in higher customer retention and brand loyalty. Asra earned her BS in Biomedical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and her MBA from Emory University. With her background in the biomedical sciences and business degree and experience, Asra supports business development at Remedy Plan.
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Claudia Ramos Aguilar
Fabie earned a BS in Biological Science at the University of Maryland, College Park, with a focus on Physiology and Neurobiology, with a minor in Criminal Justice. At Remedy Plan, she supports compound management, inventory management, and laboratory operations.
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Camryn Stanley
Camryn has a BS in Bioengineering from the University of Maryland, College Park with diverse experience in biomedical devices, process engineering, and cell biology. Previously, she contributed to significant research at the NIAID Vaccine Research Center, executing mammalian and bacterial cell culture experiments while improving laboratory practices. At Remedy Plan, she supports preclinical and clinical operations.
Scientific Advisory Board
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Frank McCormick
Frank is a Professor at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Comprehensive Cancer Center and founder of Onyx Pharmaceuticals, where he initiated drug discovery efforts that led to the approval of multiple cancer treatments (renal cell, liver, and nasopharyngeal). Frank is a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) and member of the National Academies of Science.
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Daniel Portnoy
Daniel is a Distinguished Chair in Global Public Health and Infectious Diseases and Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology at the University of California Berkeley. He is a member of the National Academies of Science, an NIH Merit Award recipient, and serves on the advisory board of Aduro Biotech, a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company.
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Vahe Bedian
Vahe is retired from a career in cancer pharmaceutical R&D, biotherapeutics, and immuno-oncology. He is currently serving as a consultant and advisor to biotechs and non-profits.
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Tom Dubensky
Tom is the President and CEO of ImmuneSensor Therapeutics. Previously he served as the President of Tempest Therapeutics and the CSO at Aduro, Immune Design, and Anza.
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Erika Pearce
Erika is an expert and leader in the field of immunology research and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Distinguished Professor whose research focuses on the impact that immune cell metabolism has on immunity, infection, and cancer.
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Ed Pearce
Ed is an immunobiology expert and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Distinguished Professor whose research focuses on investigating immune cell metabolic reprogramming and type 2 immune responses.
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Saul H. Rosenberg
Saul retired from the pharmaceutical industry with over 35 years of experience in drug discovery. He has overseen the discovery and advancement of more than twenty compounds to clinical candidate status, including the FDA-approved Bcl-2 family inhibitor venetoclax.
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Jay S. Skyler
Jay is a Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, & Psychology, and Deputy Director for Clinical Research and Academic Programs at the Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami. For 22 years, he was chairman of the NIH clinical trials networks aimed at preventing Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) or interdicting the T1D disease process. He is past President of the American Diabetes Association, International Diabetes Immunotherapy Group, Southern Society for Clinical Investigation, and past Vice-President of International Diabetes Federation. He was founding Editor of Diabetes Care.
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Steve Sabus
Steve is a seasoned biotech and pharmaceutical executive with over 25 years of experience in commercial strategy and business growth. He has led successful launches and built high-performing teams at companies ranging from startups to global enterprises. Steve held senior leadership roles at Astellas, Syndax Pharmaceuticals, and Turning Point Therapeutics, driving key product launches and commercial expansion. Earlier in his career, he spent 16 years at Johnson & Johnson. Now, he advises biotech ventures on commercial infrastructure, launch strategy, and operational excellence.
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Ronald Parchem
Ron is a professor in Baylor's Department of Neuroscience at the Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Center, where his research focuses on neural development, stem cells, and cancer biology. He received his PhD from UC Berkeley and did his post-doctoral fellowship at UC San Francisco.
Partnerships and Alliances
- Maryland Venture Mentor Program
- Frank McCormick Lab, UCSF
- QB3 Biotech Incubator
- Harvard Medical School’s ICCB-L Lab