Adam Belanger
Biotech & Pharma Researcher | Expert in Drug Discovery, Rare Diseases, Early & Mid-Stage Development | Innovator in Amino Acid Transporter Targeting | Experienced in Cross-Functional Team Management
- Role
- Director, Biology at Judo Bio
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Adam Belanger
Experienced biotechnology and pharmaceutical professional with over 20 years in drug discovery and early- to mid-stage development. Skilled in evaluating new technologies and market opportunities within the biotech and pharma sectors. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate with academic and industry partners to advance product development. Knowledgeable in rare cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, small-molecule, oligonucleotide and gene therapeutics, and preclinical research. Experienced in external opportunity evaluations & due diligence. Originated the concept of blocking the renal and intestinal amino acid transporter SLC6A19/B0AT1 as a novel target to treat inborn errors of amino acid and nitrogen metabolism, demonstrating innovative problem-solving in the biotech field. Strong communicator, able to present complex scientific data clearly.
Experience
Director, Biology
Apr 2023 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US
Design, management and analysis of small animal studies and in vitro assays to evaluate PK & PD of kidney-targeted siRNA and antisense oligonucleotide therapeutics.• Development and implementation of cell-based assays for receptor-mediated delivery of oligonucleotides to the kidney, providing key mechanistic validation of Judo’s kidney-specific targeting approach and contributions to securing Series A funding. • Liaising with external CROs to ensure rapid and high-quality execution of animal studies and downstream analysis of associated molecular, histological, pharmacological and toxicological endpoints.
Education
The Johns Hopkins University
Master's degree, Biotechnology
2010 — 2013
Colby College
Bachelor's degree, Biology, Pre-Med
1988 — 1992
Skills
- Cell Culture
- Drug Development
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- In Vivo
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Drug Discovery
- Elisa
- Life Sciences
- Assay Development
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