Maroof Hasan
About Maroof Hasan
Maroof Hasan is the Senior Director of Translational Medicine (Myeloid Disease) at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 18 years of experience in translational research across academia and industry.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Maroof Hasan currently serves as the Senior Director of Translational Medicine (Myeloid Disease) at Bristol Myers Squibb. He is responsible for overseeing translational research focused on myeloid diseases, utilizing his extensive knowledge in mechanisms of cancer resistance, immuno-metabolism, tumor microenvironment, biomarker development, and multi-omics approaches.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Maroof Hasan worked as the Director of Translational Medicine (Myeloid Disease) at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2020 to 2023. During this period, he contributed significantly to the development of innovative therapeutic strategies and established strong collaborations with internal and external research entities.
Leadership Role at Pfizer
From 2018 to 2020, Maroof Hasan was the Senior Principal Scientist (group leader) at Pfizer in the Greater New York City Area. His role involved managing research projects and leading teams to discover novel immuno-oncology targets and develop new therapeutic approaches in cancer biology.
Academic and Industry Research Experience
Maroof Hasan has a rich blend of academic and industry experience. He worked at Novartis as a Research Investigator from 2014 to 2018 in Basel, Switzerland, and held a postdoctoral fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas from 2011 to 2014. Prior to these roles, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Cornell University and had also completed his Ph.D. and a visiting researcher role at Karolinska Institutet.
Educational Background
Maroof Hasan holds an MD from Dhaka Medical College (1995-2002) and has undertaken a range of advanced studies, including a Leadership Development Program at Cornell University and a visiting scholarship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. His diverse educational background contributes to his comprehensive understanding of translational medicine.
Research Achievements and Publications
Throughout his career, Maroof Hasan has led multiple research projects, resulting in significant contributions to the field of oncology. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as PNAS, Immunity, Journal of Immunology, Nature Immunology, and Blood. He has successfully established and maintained impactful collaborations and obtained grants from notable organizations, further showcasing his expertise in translational medicine.