Chris Lu – CEO, Laekna Therapeutics, China
Dr. Chris Lu, CEO and cofounder of Laekna Therapeutics, shares Laekna’s ambition to deliver cures and improve the quality of life of patients globally, captured by the word ‘Laekna’, which…
Company info
Founded in December 2016, Laekna Therapeutics is a startup biotech company focusing on innovative drug discovery and development, we are dedicated to developing new targeted therapies to treat cancer and liver diseases.
Laekna has strong expertise in both small molecule and antibody discovery and development. Drs. Chris Lu and Yong Yue, and the rest of the leadership team have extensive R&D and management experience in global pharmaceutical companies, along with an exceptional track record of new drug approval and marketing. Laekna is a company full of energy and innovation. Our talented scientists strive to solve the biggest problems in healthcare and bring breakthrough medicines to patients.
Address: Floor 5, No. 987 Cailun Rd, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China
Website: http://www.laeknatp.com/
Email: communication@laeknatp.com
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