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Andrew Tsourkas

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Founder at AlphaThera
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Andrew Tsourkas is a Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and the founder of AlphaThera. His work centers on developing nanotechnologies and targeted therapeutics for cancer treatment. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. from Cornell University.

Andrew is a dedicated mentor, frequently celebrating the successes of his PhD students as they complete their doctoral journeys. He is also a vocal advocate for government programs that help transition academic research into commercial ventures, stressing its importance for Americas competitive edge.

He co-founded a company, PolyAurum, that uses gold nanoparticles to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy in treating cancer.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Priorities

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Targeted Therapeutics
His research at the University of Pennsylvania and work at his companies, AlphaThera and PolyAurum, focuses on developing novel agents to treat diseases like cancer.
Antibody Labeling
He co-founded AlphaThera to commercialize a novel, site-specific antibody labeling technology that he developed in his university lab to improve research and assay performance.
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Career

Work history

1-2016
Founder
AlphaThera
2004
Professor
University of Pennsylvania
In the press

Media appearances

Colliers Interview with Dr. Andrew Tsourkas. Featured in AlphaThera (Colliers LabNotes)
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Innovation Interview with Dr. Andrew Tsourkas. Featured in AlphaThera (Penn Center for Innovation)
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Education
1999 - 2002
PhD
Georgia Institute of Technology
1993 - 1997
B.S.
Cornell University
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