Prashant Thakkar

Prashant Thakkar, Ph.D., is a seasoned professional in corporate development and oncology strategy, currently serving as Senior Manager of Corporate Development at Agenus since November 2021. Previous roles at Agenus included Manager positions in Corporate Development and Oncology Strategy and Competitive Analysis, where contributions involved monitoring immuno-oncology trends and participating in clinical team strategies. Prashant's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Virginia Commonwealth University, where pioneering research on mitochondrial epigenetics took place. Additionally, experience as a Research Associate at Weill Cornell Medical College focused on taxane resistance in gastric cancer, and a brief tenure as a Volunteer Consultant at The Solution Lab, Inc., involved enhancing pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Prashant holds a Master of Science in Biochemistry from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Mumbai.