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Dr. Adnan Mjalli

Palestinian American medicinal chemist and biotechnology entrepreneur

Born
1963
Born in
Tubas, Palestine

Why Adnan is here

Dr. Mjalli is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to pharmaceutical sciences, developing new medicines, and fostering biotechnology innovations.

Their story

Adnan Mjalli is a medicinal chemist and biotechnology entrepreneur who founded TransTech Pharma. A SIGA proxy filing states that he founded the company in 1999, earned a doctorate in medicinal chemistry at the University of Exeter in 1989, and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Rochester. He previously worked in pharmaceutical research and management, including at Merck.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Adnan’s path.

  1. 1989

    Earned a doctorate in medicinal chemistry at the University of Exeter.

  2. Conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Rochester.

  3. 1999

    Founded TransTech Pharma, according to the SIGA proxy filing.

  4. 2004

    Joined SIGA’s board, according to its proxy filing.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Founded and led biotechnology companies engaged in drug discovery.

  2. Worked in medicinal chemistry research and pharmaceutical management.

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