Linda Marban
About Linda Marban
Linda Marban serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. since 2010, bringing over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology field and a strong background in cardiac physiology.
Work at Capricor Therapeutics
Linda Marban has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. since 2010. Under her leadership, the company has focused on developing innovative therapies for cardiac and other serious diseases. Based in San Diego, California, Capricor Therapeutics aims to advance regenerative medicine and improve patient outcomes through its research and product development efforts.
Education and Expertise
Linda Marban holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and a Ph.D. in cardiac physiology from Case Western Reserve University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University, where she later became a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in cardiac physiology and biophysics.
Background
Linda Marban has over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology field. Before her role at Capricor Therapeutics, she worked at Excigen, Inc. from 2003 to 2009, where she oversaw the development of a biologic pacemaker for the heart. Additionally, she contributed to research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, focusing on contractile dysfunction in heart failure due to myocarditis.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Linda Marban has made significant contributions to the understanding of cardiac muscle biophysics. Her specialization in the mechanisms of cardiac muscle properties during her tenure at Johns Hopkins University has been influential in advancing research in cardiac physiology. Her leadership at Capricor Therapeutics has also played a crucial role in the company's development of novel therapies.