Ayako Kuroda

Ayako Kuroda currently serves as the Director of Research Operations at NGM Biopharmaceuticals since June 2022, previously holding the role of Associate Director of Research Operations. Prior experience includes positions such as Senior Manager of In Vivo Technical Operations at Pionyr Immunotherapeutics and Head of In Vivo Operations at Kenjockety Biotechnology. Ayako also has a background at Adicet Bio, Inc. as Head of In Vivo and Lab Operations Lead Coordinator, and held significant roles at Stemcentrx, Inc., including Associate Director of In Vivo Biology. Earlier experience includes positions at Genentech and Roche Palo Alto as Microinjectionist and Research Associate III, respectively, as well as a role as Transgenic Specialist at UCSF Medical Center. Ayako began a career in microinjection and in-vivo specialization at Deltagen as Microinjection Manager. Academic qualifications include a BA in Biological Anthropology from UC San Diego.