Sailaja Battula, Ph.D.

Sailaja Battula, Ph.D.

Dr. Sailaja Battula is the Chief Scientific Officer at Ankyra, where she is responsible for leading and managing Ankyra’s scientific research and development efforts. Prior to Ankyra, she was a Director, IO at Immuneering Corporation where she led multiple projects...
Stephen Gorgol

Stephen Gorgol

Mr. Gorgol brings over 40 years of experience in financial-focused roles across several industries, including nearly 25 years in life sciences and biotechnology. He joins Ankyra from Replimune, where he served as the chief accounting officer and was responsible for...
Howard L. Kaufman, M.D., FACS

Howard L. Kaufman, M.D., FACS

Dr. Howard L. Kaufman has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2022. He joined the company in 2021 as the Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Kaufman is a leading authority on local tumor immunotherapy and oncolytic viruses. He led the successful...
Gregory Zarbis-Papastoitsis, Ph.D.

Gregory Zarbis-Papastoitsis, Ph.D.

Dr. Gregory Zarbis-Papastoitsis is the Chief Process and Manufacturing Officer at Ankyra, where he is responsible for all CMC and related regulatory activities. Prior to joining Ankyra, Dr. Papastoitsis was the EVP of Process and Manufacturing at Compass Therapeutics...