Dr. Zelenkofske has nearly 15 years of clinical research experience within the industry, having previously held leadership positions at AstraZeneca, Sanofi-Aventis, Boston Scientific, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Most recently, he served as Vice President and Therapeutic Area Head of Cardiovascular/Metabolism for AstraZeneca. Prior to joining AstraZeneca, he served as Chief Medical Officer for Regado Biosciences, a developer of RNA aptamer therapies. His clinical experience outside of industry includes serving on the cardiology and electrophysiology teams with Lehigh Valley Heart Specialists, Heart Care Group and Cardiology Care Specialists, all in Allentown, PA, and on the medical staff of Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Zelenkofske is responsible for leading all clinical research and development, medical affairs and related functions at uniQure. He holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Emory University and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He conducted his graduate medical education at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology.

 clinical research ,Cardiology