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Nevin Yusufova

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Associate Director, Translational Medicine at Cogent Biosciences
📍 Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Nevin Yusufova is an Associate Director of Translational Medicine at Cogent Biosciences, specializing in oncology and hematology. With over a decade of experience, she focuses on biomarker strategies and multi-omics approaches to connect scientific discovery with patient impact. She holds a PhD from Weill Cornell Graduate School.

She is passionate about collaborating with fellow scientists and innovators to tackle complex translational challenges. Her motivation is deeply personal, inspired by her mother who she considers a role model for finding a calling in ones work and enjoying it for over 30 years.

Unique fact: Nevin is a recipient of the prestigious Department of Defense Horizon Award for her research in lymphoma.

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Current Role
Associate Director, Translational Medicine
Location
Watertown, Massachusetts, United States
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Translational Medicine
Her career is focused on bridging the gap between discovery and clinical application, using biomarkers and multi-omics to move therapeutic programs forward for patients.
Oncology & Hematology
Her work has consistently centered on advancing targeted therapies for cancer and blood disorder patients, addressing significant unmet needs.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Associate Director, Translational Medicine
Cogent Biosciences
10-2024 - 9-2025
Oncology Project Leader
ProFound Therapeutics
7-2022 - 7-2024
Associate Director, Translational Medicine
AstraZeneca
2-2021 - 7-2022
Senior Scientist
AstraZeneca
3-2020 - 2-2021
Investment Fellow - Biotech/Genomics Committee
Life Science Angels
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Colgate University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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