Senior Director Cardiovascular Biology Acting Head of Cardio
Pfizer
New Zealand
Leonard Buckbinder, PhD, is Senior Director Cardiovascular Biology and Acting Head of Cardiovascular Biology. He joined Pfizer in Groton, CT in 1997 and contributed to efforts in cancer, inflammation, osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. In inflammation, Dr. Buckbinder conceived and led the identification of dissociated glucocorticoid receptor agonists. Based in Cambridge, MA, he is the research program leader for the myeloperoxidase inhibitor program. Dr. Buckbinder is currently interim leader for Cardiovascular Research, and organized the group into focus areas of vascular inflammation, cardiomyocyte metabolism and function, and the cardiorenal axis. He is also actively involved in working with the External Research and Development Innovation on external research opportunities.
Cardiovascular& Biology