Victoria Appleman

Vicky Appleman is a seasoned professional in oncology drug discovery, currently serving as the Director of Oncology Drug Discovery at Takeda Oncology since October 2018, following a progressive trajectory that includes roles as Associate Director and Principal Scientist. Demonstrated expertise in leading preclinical research for cancer projects and managing a team of nine scientists while fostering external collaborations. Prior experience includes significant contributions at Abpro as a Senior Scientist and at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Tufts Medical Center as a Postdoctoral Fellow, focusing on glioblastoma multiforme. Vicky holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences with a specialization in Cancer Biology from UMass Chan Medical School and a B.S. in Biology from Ursinus College.