Anirban Datta

Anirban Datta is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in drug discovery and cancer research. As Senior Director of Biology at Verseon since 2013, Anirban leads strategic planning and execution of drug discovery programs, focusing on a variety of therapeutic areas, including cardiology and immuno-oncology. Previously, Anirban served as Assistant Research Scientist at UCSF, earning multiple awards for contributions to breast and lung cancer research. As Director at QB3 New Ventures Consulting, Anirban guided strategic direction and client acquisition. Co-founding Pharmacomatix Inc., Anirban contributed to cancer drug discovery utilizing 3D cell culture technologies. Anirban holds a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania and has taught Cancer Biology at UC Berkeley Extension.