Kazuko Aoyagi
About Kazuko Aoyagi
Kazuko Aoyagi is a Senior Director of Business Development at Celerion, where she has worked since 2010. With a background in pharmacology and molecular medicine from MIT and a PhD in plant molecular biology from UC Berkeley, she has extensive experience in the biotechnology sector.
Current Role at Celerion
Kazuko Aoyagi serves as Senior Director of Business Development at Celerion, a position held since 2016. In this role, Aoyagi is responsible for facilitating discussions with experts to aid sponsors in making early Go, No Go decisions. Additionally, Aoyagi has been a Director at Celerion since 2010, contributing to the acquisition and integration of development and regulatory services consultancy. The role is based in New York City, where Aoyagi engages with various stakeholders in the industry.
Experience at PRINCETON JAPANESE ASSOCIATION INC
Aoyagi has been with PRINCETON JAPANESE ASSOCIATION INC since 2006, serving as Director for 18 years. This position involves overseeing various initiatives and programs that support the Japanese community in Princeton, NJ. Aoyagi's long tenure reflects a commitment to fostering cultural connections and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Kazuko Aoyagi studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focusing on pharmacology and molecular medicine for one year from 2000 to 2001. Prior to that, Aoyagi earned a PhD in Plant Molecular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, completing the program from 1981 to 1985. This educational background provides a strong foundation in the life sciences, enhancing Aoyagi's expertise in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Previous Positions in Biotechnology
Before joining Celerion, Aoyagi held several significant roles in the biotechnology field. Aoyagi was an Associate Director of Technology at Millennium Pharmaceuticals for one year from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, Aoyagi worked as a Senior Scientist and project leader in PCR R&D at Applied Biosystems from 1994 to 2000, contributing to advancements in molecular biology techniques. Aoyagi also served as a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 1991 to 1994.