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Leon Tejwani
Senior Scientist at Pfizer
Leon Tejwani is a Senior Scientist in Neuroinflammation Discovery at Pfizer, based in Cambridge, MA.2 He has a strong background in neuroscience and a particular interest in neurodegeneration, glia, and lysosomes.3
Education and Career Path
Leon Tejwani's educational journey includes:
- A Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Yale University, which he completed between 2016 and 2021.5
- Prior to Yale, he attended the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).3
His career progression has been as follows:
- Research at Yale School of Medicine4
- Work at Denali Therapeutics3
- Current position as Senior Scientist at Pfizer2
Research and Expertise
Tejwani's research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases and neuroinflammation. Some of his work includes:
- Modeling TREX1-dependent autoimmune disease using human stem cells, with a focus on L1 accumulation as a source of neuroinflammation.6
- Contributions to various scientific publications in the field of neuroscience.6
Additional Interests
Outside of his scientific work, Leon Tejwani is also:
- An instructor at SoulCycle
- An ambassador for Lululemon3
With over 500 connections on LinkedIn1, Tejwani appears to be well-connected in his field. His multifaceted background, combining academic research with industry experience, positions him as a notable figure in neuroscience research, particularly in the areas of neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation.
