Joe Cefalu

About Joe Cefalu

In vivo pharmacologist with 20+ years of experience in preclinical pharma research supporting the advancement of small molecule, nucleic acid, lipid nanoparticle, and ADC drug candidates. Extensive experience in the development and characterization of varied disease models for virology, oncology, pain, respiratory, neurodegenerative, urological, cardiovascular and sexual dysfunction. Strong leadership skills, and extensive managerial experience at Roche, Pharmacyclics an AbbVie Company and ReCode Therapeutics.Managed numerous CRO and academic collaborations in the conduct of research and nonclinical safety in vivo studies.Extensive and broad experience with in vivo research models across multiple disease disciplines and all research species.Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and matrix environments.Well versed in vivarium operations, regulatory compliance in the preclinical research setting with multiple years served on IACUC committees. Robust communication and presentation skills with a strong publication record.Specialties: preclinical research, drug discovery, in vivo, pharmacology

Experience

1. Executive Director of in Vivo Pharmacology

   Recode Therapeutics

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• Santa Clara University

  BS, Biology

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Translational Medicine
• Oncology
• Pharmacology
• R&D
• Pain Management
• Drug Development
• Immunology
• Assay Development
• In Vitro
• Pharmaceutics
• Drug Discovery
• Clinical Development
• Neuroscience
• Inflammation
• In Vivo