Daniel Poon
About Daniel Poon
Daniel Poon is a Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry at RAPT Therapeutics, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held significant roles at Novartis and Chiron Corporation, and earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from UC Irvine.
Current Role at RAPT Therapeutics
Daniel Poon serves as the Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry at RAPT Therapeutics. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's research and development efforts in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry. His role involves overseeing the design and optimization of new therapeutic compounds, leveraging his extensive background in organic chemistry.
Previous Experience at RAPT Therapeutics
Before his current role, Daniel Poon worked at RAPT Therapeutics as the Director of Medicinal Chemistry from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he played a key role in advancing the company's medicinal chemistry initiatives, focusing on the development of innovative treatments.
Career at Novartis
Daniel Poon worked at Novartis for 12 years, from 2006 to 2018, as an Associate Director-Senior Investigator I. His tenure at Novartis involved significant contributions to drug development projects, where he applied his expertise in medicinal chemistry to advance therapeutic candidates.
Background in Medicinal Chemistry
Daniel Poon has a strong foundation in medicinal chemistry, having worked at Chiron Corporation as a Principal Scientist from 1999 to 2006. His experience in this role contributed to his development as a leader in the field, focusing on the discovery and development of pharmaceutical compounds.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Daniel Poon earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. Following this, he completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Organic Chemistry at Colorado State University from 1997 to 1999. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in medicinal chemistry.