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Adrian Hugenmatter, PhD

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Head of Protein Therapeutics at Stanford University
📍 Palo Alto, California, United States

Dr. Adrian Hugenmatter directs Protein Engineering at Stanfords Sarafan ChEM-H and leads Protein Therapeutics at the Innovative Medicines Accelerator. With a PhD from ETH Zürich and industry experience at Roche, he is a self-described "drug hunter" focused on creating novel protein-based medicines that combine high therapeutic efficacy with maximum safety.

He is an entrepreneur in the biotech space, having co-founded Spire Biotechnology. His work is driven by a passion for realizing new, innovative solutions in drug research through clever protein engineering and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Unique fact: He holds a certification in "Business Creation BIOTECH, " underscoring his interest in the commercialization of scientific discoveries.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Head of Protein Therapeutics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
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Protein Engineering
As Director of Protein Engineering, his daily work involves using "clever and innovative protein engineering" to design ideal drugs for patients.
Innovative Drug Discovery
He is constantly searching for new mechanisms of action and technologies to treat various diseases, reflecting a core passion for novel therapeutic solutions.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
Head of Protein Therapeutics
Stanford University
9-2021 - 10-2025
Director of Protein Engineering
Stanford University
5-2021 - 11-2023
Co-Founder
Spire Biotechnology
8-2012 - 8-2021
Senior Research Scientist
Roche
2-2010 - 8-2012
Research Scientist
Roche
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Education
2000 - 2006
PhD
ETH Zürich
1995 - 2000
Diploma
ETH Zürich
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