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Adel Nada
Co-founder and CEO at GentiBio
Adel Nada is a prominent biotech executive and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He is currently the Co-founder, President, and CEO of GentiBio, a biotherapeutics company focused on developing engineered regulatory T cells for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.1
Professional Background
Education and Early Career: Adel Nada received his medical degree from Alexandria University in Egypt and later obtained a master's degree in clinical research from Rush University in Chicago. He completed advanced studies in drug development at UCSF and the University of Basel, and is a Member of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine in the UK.1
Industry Experience: Prior to founding GentiBio, Dr. Nada held several executive positions in various biotech and pharmaceutical companies:
- Chief Medical Officer at Casebia Therapeutics
- Vice President and Head of Clinical Development at Intellia Therapeutics
- Vice President of Immunotherapy at Caladrius Biosciences
- Senior Medical Director at Baxter Healthcare
- Various senior positions at Abbott Laboratories
Current Roles
In addition to his position at GentiBio, Adel Nada is involved in several other ventures:
- Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Trutina and FytonBio
- Board Director at Alia Therapeutics
- Scientific Advisory Board Member at Vycellix
Expertise and Achievements
Dr. Nada has over 15 years of experience leading translational and immunology programs for experimental and approved therapies. His work spans small and large molecules, as well as engineered immune cell products, including regulatory T cell (Treg) therapies.1 At GentiBio, he successfully led the company through two rounds of equity financing and secured the first transformative deal with a large pharmaceutical company in the Treg space.2
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Adel Nada is passionate about making a difference in patients' lives using advanced technologies. He is also an avid runner and photographer.3
