Jesse Aiden Daniel Vargas

Jesse Aiden Daniel Vargas is a highly accomplished professional in the field of scientific affairs and drug development, currently serving as Director of Scientific Affairs at Eikon Therapeutics since September 2023. Prior experience includes significant leadership roles at Cleave Therapeutics, Inc. from December 2015 to September 2023, where Vargas headed research and development, focusing on preclinical drug development programs for oncology and neurodegenerative diseases. Additional expertise spans various scientific and educational roles, including staff scientist positions at UCLA and UC San Diego, where advanced microscopy techniques were utilized for biological research. Vargas holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from UC San Diego, alongside a Master's in Molecular and Cellular Physiology from Southern Illinois University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Biological Sciences and Chemistry from UC Irvine.