Reshma Shringarpure
About Reshma Shringarpure
Reshma Shringarpure serves as the Vice President of Clinical Research and Medical Affairs at Akero Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2020. With over 15 years of experience in clinical and medical affairs, she has previously worked in various roles at notable pharmaceutical companies, including Intercept Pharmaceuticals and Amylin Pharmaceuticals.
Work at Akero Therapeutics
Reshma Shringarpure has served as the Vice President of Clinical Research and Medical Affairs at Akero Therapeutics since 2020. In this role, she oversees clinical research initiatives and medical affairs strategies, contributing to the company's focus on developing treatments for liver diseases, particularly non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Her leadership in this position reflects her extensive background in clinical research and medical affairs within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience in Clinical Research
Prior to her current role, Shringarpure held several significant positions in clinical research. She was the Executive Director of Clinical Research at Intercept Pharmaceuticals from 2018 to 2020. Before that, she served as Senior Director of Clinical Research at Intercept Pharmaceuticals from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as Associate Director of Clinical & Medical Affairs at Prometheus Laboratories from 2008 to 2012. Her experience spans over 15 years in clinical and medical affairs, focusing on various therapeutic areas.
Educational Background
Reshma Shringarpure earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Southern California, where she studied from 1996 to 2002. She also completed post-doctoral training at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, from 2002 to 2004. This educational foundation has equipped her with a strong scientific background that supports her work in clinical research and medical affairs.
Career Development in Pharmaceuticals
Shringarpure began her pharmaceutical career at Amylin Pharmaceuticals, where she focused on metabolic diseases. She held various roles, including Clinical Scientist and Senior Medical Writer, from 2005 to 2008. Her career progressed through positions at Scientific Connexions and Prometheus Therapeutics and Diagnostics, where she gained valuable experience in medical writing and clinical research. This trajectory has contributed to her expertise in the field.
Publications and Contributions
Reshma Shringarpure is a co-author of several peer-reviewed publications, reflecting her contributions to scientific research and clinical knowledge. Her work in clinical research has been instrumental in advancing understanding in her areas of expertise, particularly in liver diseases and metabolic disorders.