Daniel Sternbach

Dan worked at GlaxoSmithKline for 21 years in cancer and metabolic diseases. He was one of the founding members of Glaxo’s US chemical research division and played a major role in the growth of this division. During his time at GSK Dan led projects that resulted in four clinical candidates (one in cancer, three in metabolic diseases). Before joining Glaxo he was a chemistry professor at Duke University for six years. Dan received his B.S. in chemistry from the University of Rochester (1971) and his Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry), from Brandeis University. He is the coauthor of more than 60 papers and patents.