Steven Kesten

Steven Kesten is a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive expertise in clinical development and medical affairs. Currently serving as a Consultant at SKC Life Sciences since August 2016, Steven provides strategic and operational advice to various life sciences companies. Previously, Steven held the role of President & Chief Medical Officer at Pneuma Respiratory, Inc., where responsibilities included leadership in organizational and regulatory development. Steven's experience also encompasses senior positions such as Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Cytori Therapeutics and Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Uptake Medical. Notably, Steven served as Vice President of Medicine, Marketed Products, Respiratory at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals and Medical Director for the Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Program at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center. Steven began their medical career as a Staff Respirologist at The Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals. Steven earned an MD from the University of Toronto from 1979 to 1983.