Stephen joined Karus as CSO in 2008, and is the founding scientist of the company’s PI3K-p110β/δ and HDAC6 programs. Over the last 21 years, he has established a strong track record in R&D management, and in the design and development of molecular-targeted therapeutics for cancer, immune-inflammation and metabolic diseases.
Prior to Karus, Stephen held senior positions in UK and North American biotech, notably at Celltech-Chiroscience (UK), BiochemPharma-Shire (Quebec), Tularik-Amgen (California), CRUK, and Piramed (UK) where he directed the PI3K-p110α and p110δ programs, designing and leading the preclinical development of GDC-0941 (Pictilisib), currently in Phase II cancer trials, under the auspices of Roche, who acquired Piramed in 2008.
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