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Dr. Andrea Pfeifer Ph.D.
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Dr. Andrea Pfeifer Ph.D. is one of Switzerland’s leading biotech entrepreneurs and scientists who spoke about new diagnostics and treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases are a silent, worldwide pandemic that increasingly impacts health, lifestyle and global economics. ln leading AC Immune since 2003, Dr. Pfeifer has overseen the integration of deep scientific knowledge, cutting-edge technology platforms and industrial drug development capabilities, enabling the development of one of the largest and most promising pipelines focused on neurodegenerative diseases in the industry, including multiple investigational vaccines, antibodies, small molecule drugs and diagnostic agents. Her global influence and dedication in the search for treatments for neurogenerative disease are widely acknowledged.
Dr. Pfeifer hoIds a Ph.D. in Toxicology from the University of Würzburg, Germany and is a qualified Toxicologist and Pharmacist. She continued with post-doctoral work in Molecular Carcinogenesis at the National Institutes of Health, Human Carcinogenesis Branch, in Bethesda, USA. Dr. Pfeifer received her Habilitation from the UNIL and is an Honorary Professor at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). She is also a key member of the CEOi initiative on Alzheimer 's disease and the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC). In 2020, she launched The Global BBP BrainTrust to catalyze progress in the area of women’s brain and mental health. Dr. Pfeifer has received numerous prestigious awards including the first SEF Women Award for CEO of the Year in 2021 by the Swiss Economic Forum. She also received the Aenne Burda Award for Creative Leadership, recognizing her pioneering work in the field of neurodegenerative diseases and as a female entrepreneur who is a source of inspiration for women of all generations. It is important for young women to see that it is possible to get to the top, and equally that business takes full advantage of this deep talent pool that is still not being tapped to its full extent." Andrea Pfeifer See more on Dr. Andrea Pfeifer here |