Frank Diehl is the Senior Vice President of Research & Development at Exact Sciences, where he leads efforts in cancer diagnostics. A recognized pioneer in liquid biopsy and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), he previously served as CEO of Sysmex Inostics and EVP at Thrive Earlier Detection. He earned his Ph. D. from Heidelberg University.
His postdoctoral research at Johns Hopkins Universitys Ludwig Center for Cancer Genetics and Therapeutics contributed to the development of the first noninvasive genetic screening test for cancer, Cologuard, which is now marketed by his current employer, Exact Sciences.
Frank Diehl
Senior Vice President, Research and Development at Exact Sciences
San Diego, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Early Cancer Detection
His entire career, from Thrive Earlier Detection to his current R&D role at Exact Sciences, is focused on creating multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests.
Liquid Biopsy
He is a foundational pioneer in using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for cancer detection and has been a leader in this field for over a decade.
Diagnostic Development
Has a consistent track record of leading product development and innovation, from co-founding Inostics to serving as CEO and head of R&D at multiple diagnostic companies.
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Work History
3-2023
Senior Vice President, Research and Development at Exact Sciences
1-2021 - 2-2023
Executive Vice President, Reseach and Development at Exact Sciences
4-2020 - 12-2020
Executive Vice President & Head of Product Solutions at Thrive Earlier Detection Corp.
1-2018 - 4-2020
CEO at Sysmex Inostics
4-2017 - 12-2017
SVP Development & Operations at Sysmex Inostics
10-2014 - 3-2017
Chief Scientific Officer Life Sciences at Sysmex Corporation
10-2013 - 9-2014
VP Development & Operations at Sysmex Inostics
Education
2002 - 2008
Postdoctoral Fellow from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
1998 - 2001
Ph.D. from Heidelberg University
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Location : San Diego, California, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Senior Vice President, Research and Development at Exact Sciences
