Kezar Life Sciences
Jean-Pierre Sommadossi, Ph.D., has served as a member of Kezar Life Sciences Board of Directors since June 2015. Dr. Sommadossi has served as the founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since December 2013. Prior to that, he co-founded Pharmasset, Inc. and held several roles at Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., including Principal Founder and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman.
Dr. Sommadossi serves as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of Rafael Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held therapeutics company. He is also a member of the Harvard Medical School Discovery Counsel and a Senior Advisor to PureTech Ventures.
Dr. Sommadossi received his Ph.D. and Pharm.D. degrees from the University of Marseilles in France.
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Kezar Life Sciences
Based in South San Francisco, Kezar Life Sciences is combining courage, conviction and cutting-edge science to develop breakthrough treatments for immune-mediated and oncologic disorders–with the hope of helping people overcome their disease and live a better life.