Don Drake

Don Drake is the Global Head of Human Exploratory Immunology at Sanofi, where they oversee research aimed at advancing immunological understanding. They previously held various roles at Sanofi, including Senior Director and Director of Immunological Research. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Post-doctoral fellow at the University of Virginia Health System, focusing on CD8 T cell immunity, and as a Senior Scientist at VaxDesign Corporation, leading efforts to develop in vitro models for vaccine evaluation. Don earned a Ph.D. in Immunology from Emory University School of Medicine in 2000.