Dr. Pape is a co-founder of Nymirum and is a serial biotech entrepreneur and experienced executive. He previously co-founded Esperion Therapeutics (sold to Pfizer for $1.3B in 2004), and launched Orchard Venture Partners, Akebia and Aerpio with JP. He is also a veteran of large pharma as a scientist at Upjohn, Parke-Davis, and Pfizer, directing drug discovery and development. He was instrumental to the R&D of the blockbuster Lipitor.
Dr. Pape is a Distinguished Alumni of both the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he received his MBA, and Purdue University where he received his PhD in Biochemistry.
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