Saira Ahmad
FounderCo-founder; Director of Science at Eldec Pharmaceuticals
United States
FoundedEldec Pharmaceuticals
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Co-founder; Director of Science at Eldec Pharmaceuticals
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Co-founders at Eldec Pharmaceuticals
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Robert TarranCo-founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer
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Flori SassanoCo-founder; Director, Research Operations
Experience
- Eldec PharmaceuticalsDirector of Sciencecurrent2022 — present
- Eldec PharmaceuticalsSenior Scientist2020 — 2022Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Eldec PharmaceuticalsScientist2018 — 2020Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillResearch Associate2020
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillPostdoctoral Research Fellow2015 — 2020
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillPost-Doc Mentor for Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE- REU)2017
- George Mason UniversityPh.D. Candidate2009 — 2012Fairfax, VA
- George Mason UniversityLaboratory Teaching Assistant2007 — 2012
- George Mason UniversityGraduate Mentor for Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program2009
- George Mason UniversityGraduate Researcher2007 — 2009Fairfax, VA
- National Science Foundation (NSF)GK-12 SUNRISE Fellow2010 — 2011
Skills & more
Ion ChannelsGPCRsPulmonary DiseasesMetabolic Diseasesbiologics developmentPedagogyCurriculum DevelopmentLeadershipPublic SpeakingLaboratory ResearchMentoringLaboratory Skills
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Saira Ahmad?
- Co-founder at Eldec Pharmaceuticals
- Where does Saira Ahmad work?
- Saira Ahmad is Co-founder; Director of Science of Eldec Pharmaceuticals.
- What companies did Saira Ahmad found?
- Saira Ahmad founded Eldec Pharmaceuticals.
- Where did Saira Ahmad go to school?
- Saira Ahmad studied at George Mason University (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology and Infectious Diseases); George Mason University (Master’s Degree, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases); University of Virginia (Bachelor’s Degree).
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Also attended University of Virginia804
Alexis OhanianFounder & General Partner of Seven Seven SixAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalKandace ElamVice President of GTM Talent at Menlo VenturesTrevor KienzleInvestor at Correlation VenturesLauren von ReynInvestor at LightbankFrank RotmanCo-Founder and Partner Emeritus at QED Investors
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Shared employers
Also worked at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill77
Stefan SchroppSenior Regulatory Counsel at ParadigmAshley N. PattonSr. Stewardship Analyst at Sands Capital VenturesLucy LiuPrincipal at Longwood FundHaley LeversedgeInvestor at Silversmith Capital PartnersChris HartshornAdvisor at ChrysalixWilliam Tunstall-PedoeBritish entrepreneur focused on Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech
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Also worked at George Mason University29
Saeyeon KwonResearch Associate, Stewardship at Sands Capital VenturesKurt SchererManaging Director at C5 CapitalMikhail ZeldovichAdvisor at Cento VenturesDhruv BansalInvestor at VMG PartnersGillian KrugProgram Manager at Conscious Venture LabJennifer KasseDirector of Events and Investor Relations at Motley Fool Ventures
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Also worked at National Science Foundation (NSF)94
Corey RitterPartner at ARCH Venture PartnersVic SinghGeneral Partner at RRE VenturesFen ZhaoChief Financial Officer at Alpha EdisonAaron FykeFounder and Managing Partner at Thin Line CapitalLucy LiuPrincipal at Longwood FundElisa Miller-OutCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Chloe Capital
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