Charles Link

Charles Link, MD FACP is a medical oncologist with deep experience in medical innovation. Most recently, Dr. Link was the CEO, CSO, Chairman and founder of NewLink Genetics, a pioneering immunotherapy company that discovered, developed and commercialized novel immuno-oncology product candidates, including checkpoint inhibitors and cellular immunotherapies. At its height, NewLink’s market cap exceeded $1.3B. Dr. Link struck multiple deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars with companies such as Novartis and Roche. Charles led the development of Merck’s EVERBO, the first Ebola vaccine to receive FDA Approval. Previously, Dr. Link was an attending physician at the National Cancer Institute. He has authored more than 170 peer reviewed papers and has received millions in funding from National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, and others. Charles received an MD from Stanford University and he attended the Air Force Academy.