702 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine SCIENCES, PHARMACEUTICALS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY Dr. Namin Kang is a professional chemist whose career has focused on research and development chemistry for the pharmaceutical industry. He found his passion for chemistry as a college student following family losses to cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. As part of his studies, he ultimately achieved an MS in polymer chemistry from Pusan National University before subsequently completing a PhD in synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry with a focus on Alzheimer’s research at the Florida Institute of Technology in 2007. Since 2018, Dr. Kang has served as the associate director of drug substance for Otsuka Pharmaceutical. In his leadership position, he oversees the research and development process for drug substances in early to late-stage clinical trials, in addition to assisting in manufacturing processes and managing a team of advanced chemists at CDMO. He is proud to have the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of patients and considers his greatest work to be his contributions to novel therapies for disorders of the central nervous system. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DRUG SUBSTANCE Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization Inc. Irvine, CA Devoted to uplifting the lives of others, Leen Kawas has distinguished herself as a co-founder of Propel Bio Partners LLC, a life science investment fund. Specializing in the development of pharmaceutical products, she hails from over 15 years of prior experience in the health care sector, including as the chief executive officer at Athira Pharma Inc. In this role, she earned distinction as the first woman in 20 years to take a company public in the state of Washington — at the time, she was one of only 22 women founders throughout the country to do so. Originally hailing from Jordan, Dr. Kawas immigrated to the United States and earned her PhD in molecular pharmacology and toxicology at Washington State University in 2011. She also served the institution as a research associate before co-founding Athira Pharma in 2014. Well-regarded for her accomplishments, she has been lauded with innumerable accolades, including listings among the 40 Under 40 in Life Science Leadership, Startup CEO of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and as one of BioSpace’s Seven Millennial Influencers in the Biotech Industry. MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER, CO-FOUNDER Propel Bio Partners LLC Los Angeles, CA Millennium Magazine Featured Listee LEEN KAWAS NAMIN KANG, PHD
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