Valeria Szijarto M.D.

Valeria Szijarto MD, PhD, MBA is a seasoned professional in the biotechnology sector, currently serving as the Vice President of Translational and Pre-Clinical Research at CEBINA, where responsibilities include planning, project evaluation, and leading a research team, along with managing international collaborations and internal quality assurance in a BSL-2 laboratory. In addition to this role, Valeria is a co-founder of Algonist Biotechnologies and serves as a scientific advisor for Eveliqure Biotechnologies, providing support for clinical development projects. Prior experience includes a director position at Arsanis, where Valeria led project teams, managed academic collaborations, and developed project pipelines. Educational credentials include a Professional MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, a PhD in Shigella Vaccine Candidates from the University of Pécs, and a Medical Doctor degree, also from the University of Pécs, graduating Summa Cum Laude.