Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos

Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos holds a B.Sc. in biology from Aristotle University, an M.Sc. in molecular biology and a Ph.D. in microbiology from Stockholm University and was an Associate Professor at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.

Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos has more than 25 years’ experience from operational positions in the life science sector. Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos also has extensive experience as an investor in life science companies in the United States and Europe and has founded three life science companies before joining IRRAS, of which two have been listed at Nasdaq (Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. which was acquired by F. Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. in 2011, and Regulus Therapeutics Inc). Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos has also financed and brokered numerous creative strategic alliance and partnership deals with large pharmaceutical partners. He is an Onassis Scholar and has received numerous awards, including E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year in San Diego and CEO of the Year in San Diego.