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Irena Ivanovska

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Scientific Collaboration Director at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Irena Ivanovska is the Scientific Collaboration Director at Dana-Farbers Riverway Discoveries, where she leads the translation of academic research into clinical applications. With a Ph. D. from Princeton and deep experience in oncology and drug discovery from roles at Merck and The Mark Foundation, she is an expert in advancing preclinical programs.

Outside of her primary role, she is passionate about mentoring young scientists and budding entrepreneurs, participating in several Massachusetts-based mentoring programs. She moved to the U. S. from Macedonia, a background she feels provides a unique perspective to her scientific curiosity and work.

She actively works to create diverse portfolios of grantees from underrepresented backgrounds and geographic locations.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Scientific Collaboration Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Boston, United States
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Translational Science
Her current role focuses on advancing academic discoveries into the clinic and helping scientists make their work more attractive to companies and beneficial for patients.
Oncology Drug Discovery
Her career has been dedicated to oncology and inflammation, leading preclinical small molecule and RNA drug discovery programs at Merck, Celdara Medical, and The Mark Foundation.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Scientific Collaboration Director
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
4-2021 - 5-2022
Senior Scientific Director
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
7-2017 - 3-2021
Director and Boston Site Head
Celdara Medical
8-2014 - 7-2017
Director
Celdara Medical
1-2013 - 7-2014
Senior Scientist
Celdara Medical
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Education
1994 - 2000
Ph.D.
Princeton University
1990 - 1994
BS
Columbia University
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