Alexandra (Sasha) Steinberg, MD, PhD

Alexandra (Sasha) Steinberg, MD, PhD has a diverse work experience in the medical field. Alexandra (Sasha) currently holds the position of Senior Medical Director at Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. since March 2023. Previously, they worked as a Senior Medical Director at Axcella from April 2021 to March 2023.

Dr. Steinberg also has extensive experience at CymaBay Therapeutics, where they served as a Senior Medical Director from February 2020 to April 2021. In this role, they played a crucial role in leading the seladelpar program in Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), including designing various studies, negotiating with regulatory authorities, and collaborating with key opinion leaders.

Before joining CymaBay Therapeutics, Dr. Steinberg worked as an Associate Director, Medical Monitor; Clinical Sciences at Cerexa from July 2012 to June 2014. Prior to that, they had a role as a Clinical Trial Coordinator at the San Francisco Clinical Research Center, from March 2012 to June 2012.

Alexandra (Sasha)'searlier experiences include being a Clinical Trial Coordinator, Volunteer at San Mateo Medical Center from December 2011 to February 2012, as well as a Volunteer at Washington Hospital Healthcare System from November 2010 to December 2011.

Dr. Steinberg's educational background includes a post-graduate MD/PhD Thesis research at Saratov State Medical University from September 2006 to 2009, where they conducted research on children's enteroviral meningitis and optimized diagnostic procedures and treatment protocols. Alexandra (Sasha) also worked as a Resident at Saratov State Medical University from 2004 to 2006, treating patients with neuro-infectious and infectious diseases in various clinical settings.

Overall, Dr. Steinberg's work experience demonstrates their expertise in clinical research, program management, medical leadership, and patient care across multiple therapeutic areas.

Alexandra (Sasha) Steinberg, MD, PhD has an education history that includes a Clinical Trial and Management Certificate from UCSC-extension Silicon Valley, which they obtained in 2011-2012. Prior to that, they attended Saratov State Medical University from 1998 to 2009, where they earned both an MD and a PhD in Pediatrics.