Our Team

Our team consists of about 25 scientists who between us, have extensive experience in drug discovery. We are experts in the fields of biology, chemistry, preclinical and clinical development, and project and alliance management. Our multidisciplinary specialists also have commercial and investment responsibility, allowing for a close working relationship scientifically and operationally with your organization.

The ceedd is based in two geographical centers in the U.K. and the U.S. This allows for closer networking with you and a greater understanding of your local environment, enabling faster decision making across all the stages of our interactions. When your company chooses to work with us, you will work with a specially tailored team with one dedicated, expert point of contact. This not only facilitates consistency and ease of working, but also allows for greater efficiency and synergy between the two parties, producing a strong and more productive alliance.

Team Bios

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Michelle Dipp, M.D., Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, ceedd

Anna Maroney, Ph.D.
Vice President, Head of U.S. ceedd

Rob Aboud, J.D., M.S.
Vice President, Head, Global Operations & Strategy Development

David Donabedian, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Vice President of Strategic Alliances, U.S. ceedd

Mustafa Noor, M.D., M.Sc.
Vice President, Head of Clinical Development

Deven Shah, Ph.D.
Director of Preclinical Development

Connie Erickson-Miller, Ph.D.
Research Director

Christian Baumann, Ph.D.
Alliance and Project Leader

Keith B Smith Ph.D.
Alliance and Project Leader

John Cantello, Ph.D.
Vice President, Global New Deal Strategy and Development

Declan Jones, Ph.D.
Head of European ceedd

Andrew A. Parsons, Ph.D.
Vice President, Head of Preclinical Development

Bernadette Cummins, Ph.D.
Head of Commercial

Nicki Thompson, Ph.D.
Director, Scientific Opportunities

Rick Cousins, Ph.D.
Research Director

George Stroup, M.S.
Alliance and Project Leader

Mike Neeb, Ph.D.
Alliance and Project Leader

James Kew, Ph.D.
Director of Biology

"Because we are a team of business as well as scientific experts, we are adept at both drug development and project management. We understand how to advance collaboration rapidly and efficiently to a successful outcome."

John Cantello, Ph.D.

Vice President, Global New Deal Strategy and Development