Mira Jung

Dr. Jung is a co-founder of the Company and has served as their Chief Scientific officer for Biology and as has been a member of their board of directors since they were formed in December 2012. Since 2005, Dr. Jung has served as Professor of Radiation Medicine and Microbiology at Georgetown University Medical School, with over 20 years of experience in molecular radiation biology research. She is an expert in mechanisms of radiation resistance and on the roles of HDAC inhibitors in modifying the radiation response. Dr. Jung’s research has been funded by NIH and the DOD leading to 100 publications and six issued patents, including the first reports of HDAC inhibitor drug classes modifying cancer cell radiation resistance and protecting normal tissues from radiation damage. Dr. Jung holds an MA degree and a PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Virology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Jung provides experience and expertise in the discovery and development of new HDAC inhibitors and their pre-clinical evaluation and is uniquely qualified to serve as an officer and director.