Lucas Klabunde
About Lucas Klabunde
Lucas Klabunde is an Associate Director currently working at BridgeBio in the San Francisco Bay Area. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has accumulated extensive experience in the biotechnology sector.
Current Role at BridgeBio
Lucas Klabunde serves as Associate Director at BridgeBio, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he contributes to the company's mission of developing transformative medicines for patients with genetic diseases. His expertise in chemistry and previous experience in the biotechnology sector support his responsibilities in this leadership position.
Previous Experience at Ardelyx, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Lucas worked at Ardelyx, Inc. as Scientist I from 2017 to 2020. During his three years at Ardelyx, he was involved in research and development projects that focused on innovative therapies. His work contributed to the advancement of the company's product pipeline.
Career Background in Biotechnology
Lucas Klabunde has a diverse background in the biotechnology field. He began his career as a Research Assistant at Gilead Sciences from 2014 to 2017, where he supported various research initiatives. Following this, he worked as a Chemical Product Specialist at Santa Cruz Biotechnology for one year in 2013-2014, gaining experience in chemical product management.
Education and Academic Background
Lucas Klabunde earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) between 2008 and 2012. His academic training provided a strong foundation in chemical principles, which he has applied throughout his professional career in the biotechnology industry.