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Gail Farfel

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Director at Neurvati/GRIN Therapeutics
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Gail Farfel is a biotech executive and board member with over 25 years of experience in developing treatments for central nervous system disorders. With a PhD in neuropsychopharmacology from the University of Chicago, she has a proven track record in clinical development and regulatory strategy, particularly in rare neurological and neurodegenerative diseases.

Outside of her executive roles, Gail is deeply committed to patient advocacy for those affected by rare epilepsies, serving as a director for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, and training her rescue dog, Sadie.

She was instrumental in the development and global regulatory approval of FINTEPLA, a key treatment for seizures associated with Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Rare Disease Advocacy
Serves on the board of the Dravet Syndrome Foundation and is passionate about advancing treatments and finding a cure for rare epilepsies.
Neurotherapeutics Development
Leads and advises on clinical development for CNS disorders, reflected in her roles at Neurvati, GRIN Therapeutics, and ASENT.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Director
Neurvati/GRIN Therapeutics
6-2023
Director
Dravet Syndrome Foundation
9-2022 - 12-2023
Chief Executive Officer
ProMIS™ Neurosciences, Inc.
10-2020 - 6-2024
Director Board Of Directors
AVROBIO
2019 - 2025
Director Board Of Directors
DURECT Corporation
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Education
1987 - 1993
PhD
University of Chicago
BA
University of Virginia
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