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Rahul Ballal

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Board Member at InduPro
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Rahul Ballal is a biotech executive with over 15 years of experience in company building, financing, and business development. As CEO of Mediar Therapeutics, he focuses on pioneering novel fibrosis treatments. He previously led Imara from Series A through an IPO and subsequent merger, demonstrating significant expertise in corporate growth.

Deeply committed to patient welfare, Rahul actively supports initiatives for families suffering from rare conditions like hemoglobin disorders. He emphasizes teamwork and innovative partnerships to advance science for those in need. He serves on the Annual Fund Committee and as Secretary for The Park School in Brookline, MA.

An interesting fact: Rahul started his career in Silicon Valley as the founder and CEO of a venture-backed data analytics start-up, which he later sold.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Fibrosis Treatment
As CEO of Mediar Therapeutics, he is pioneering novel treatments that target the key cells driving disease progression in later-stage fibrosis.
Biotech Company Building
Has extensive experience taking companies from early stages to public offering, having led Imara from Series A funding through a successful IPO and merger.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Board Member
InduPro
2-2023
CEO
Mediar Therapeutics
2-2023
Board Member (NASDAQ: ELVN)
Enliven Therapeutics
10-2022
Board Member
Vaderis Therapeutics AG
8-2022
Board Member (NASDAQ: AGIO)
Agios Pharmaceuticals
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Education
2005 - 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Georgetown University School of Medicine
2002 - 2004
MS
The Johns Hopkins University
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