About
James Peyer, PhD, is the Founder and CEO of Cambrian Bio, a company developing therapeutics that target the biological drivers of aging. He previously founded Apollo Ventures, a company builder in longevity therapeutics, where he served as investor and CEO of multiple companies. Peyer completed his PhD focused on blood stem cell biology as a National Science Foundation Fellow at UT Southwestern.
Founder at Cambrian Bio
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James PeyerCEO, Founder, Board Director
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James Peyer, PhDFounder
CEO, Founder, Board Director at Cambrian Bio
Intro paths
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In turn, James can intro founders to Cambrian Bio's investors below.
Cambrian Bio's investors · 7
Co-founders at Cambrian Bio
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James G. PeyerExecutive Officer, Director
JP
James Peyer, PhDFounder
Founder at Cambrian Bio
Intro paths
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In turn, James can intro founders to Cambrian Bio's investors below.
Cambrian Bio's investors · 7
Co-founders at Cambrian Bio
JG
James G. PeyerExecutive Officer, Director
JP
James PeyerCEO, Founder, Board Director
Experience
- Cambrian BioFounder & CEOcurrent2019 — presentGreater New York City Area
- Amplifier TherapeuticsExecutive Chaircurrent2023 — present
- Rapalogix HealthCofounder and Chairman of the Boardcurrent2024 — present
- In Search OfAdvisorcurrent2025 — present
- Longevity Biotechnology AssociationDirector & Cofoundercurrent2021 — present
- Apollo VenturesFounder & Managing Partner2016 — 2019Hamburg Area, Germany
- McKinsey & CompanyConsultant2015 — 2016Greater New York City Area
Skills & more
Research and Development (R&D)1Strategy1Strategic Planning1PharmaceuticalsPharmaceutical IndustryLife Sciences5Drug Development2Clinical TrialsCross-functional Team LeadershipCommercializationBusiness DevelopmentEmerging Markets
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LeadershipBiotechnologyBiopharmaceuticalsRegulatory AffairsEntrepreneurshipVenture CapitalStart-upsStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategyFrom James's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Peyer, PhD?
- James Peyer, PhD, is the Founder and CEO of Cambrian Bio, a company developing therapeutics that target the biological drivers of aging. He previously founded Apollo Ventures, a company builder in longevity therapeutics, where he served as investor and CEO of multiple companies. Peyer completed his PhD focused on blood stem cell biology as a National Science Foundation Fellow at UT Southwestern.
- Where does James Peyer, PhD work?
- James Peyer, PhD is Founder of Cambrian Bio.
- What companies did James Peyer, PhD found?
- James Peyer, PhD founded Cambrian Bio.
- Where did James Peyer, PhD go to school?
- James Peyer, PhD studied at UT Southwestern Medical Center (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Stem Cell Biology); University of Chicago (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology).
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