Ramona Swaby
About Ramona Swaby
Ramona Swaby serves as the Vice President of Clinical Research at Carisma Therapeutics, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, and Moffitt Cancer Center.
Current Role at Carisma Therapeutics
Ramona Swaby serves as the Vice President of Clinical Research at Carisma Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing clinical research initiatives and contributing to the development of innovative therapies.
Previous Experience in Oncology Research
Prior to her current role, Ramona Swaby worked at Merck as an Executive Director from 2018 to 2021. She also served as a Senior Medical Director in Oncology at Merck from 2014 to 2018. Her experience in oncology research includes a position as Medical Director at GlaxoSmithKline from 2011 to 2014 and as Vice President of Clinical Research at Prelude Therapeutics for a brief period in 2021.
Academic Background in Medicine
Ramona Swaby completed her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Zoology/Animal Biology from the University of Maryland College Park. This academic foundation supports her extensive career in clinical research and oncology.
Experience in Academic Institutions
Ramona Swaby has held academic positions, including Assistant Professor at Moffitt Cancer Center from 2002 to 2004 and at Fox Chase Cancer Center from 2004 to 2011. These roles contributed to her expertise in cancer research and education in the medical field.