Ron DePinho

Member, Scientific Advisory Board at Tvardi Therapeutics

Ronald Depinho, M.D. has had a distinguished career in cancer research including his role as President of the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center. During his tenure as MD Anderson’s president, Dr. DePinho conceived and launched the Cancer Moon Shots Program, maintained MD Anderson’s top ranking, dramatically enhanced its research and training excellence, recruited many world class faculty, and expanded its global network to reach one-third of the human population. His research program has made fundamental contributions to our understanding and treatment of cancer, aging and degenerative disorders. He is a member of the National Academy of Science and National Academy of Medicine and recipient of honorary degrees and many awards including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and knighthood from Portugal. Dr. DePinho has successfully founded and raised capital for numerous biotech companies including publicly traded Aveo and Karyopharm. He was an advisor for biotech firms, Epizyme and Agios as well as Abbott and GSK. He holds an M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a B.S. from Fordham University.


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Tvardi Therapeutics

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Tvardi Therapeutics is a clinical stage, private biotechnology company developing a new class of breakthrough medicines for diverse cancers, chronic inflammatory diseases and fibrotic diseases. Founded in 2017 and based in Houston, Texas, the company is led by experienced entrepreneurs, innovative scientists and dedicated physicians.


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