Oric Pharmaceuticals
Joanna Wang is a seasoned formulation scientist with extensive experience in pharmaceutical development. Currently serving as a Formulation Sr. Scientist at ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc. since May 2022, Joanna previously worked at Plexxikon Inc. as a Formulation Scientist, where responsibilities included designing oral formulations for poorly soluble small molecules and participating in technology transfers to CROs. Joanna's academic background includes a Postdoctoral Researcher position at Stanford University, focused on iron oxide nanoparticles for cell tracking, and a Graduate Researcher role at UC San Diego, where multiple drug delivery innovations were developed. Educational credentials include a PhD and MS in Materials Science and Engineering from UC San Diego, and a BS in the same field from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, Joanna has gained practical industry experience through internships at Texas Instruments and National Taiwan University.
Oric Pharmaceuticals
ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, clinical-stage oncology company focused on making cancer treatments more effective by addressing mechanisms of resistance. ORIC's lead asset, ORIC-101, is a potent and selective small-molecule antagonist of the glucocorticoid receptor. ORIC's pipeline targets other undisclosed mechanisms of oncology therapy resistance. ORIC's scientific founders are Drs. Charles Sawyers, MD, and Scott Lowe, PhD, who have strong records of discovering innovative treatments and targets in cancer. The company has assembled strong leadership and scientific teams and a board with extensive experience in drug development and financing. ORIC is funded by leading biotechnology investors, including The Column Group, Topspin Partners, OrbiMed Advisors, EcoR1 Capital, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Trinitas Capital, Foresite Capital, Taiho Ventures, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Kravis Investment Partners, NS Investment and City Hill Ventures. ORIC is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.