Joseph Murphy, Ph.D.
Founder and President
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Professional Experience
Joe is a performance-driven strategist with over 30 years’ experience in biological research in both academia and the biotechnology industry. Prior to immunePCS he has held senior leadership roles including founder and CEO of a biotech company focused on translating novel immune-based anti-cancer therapies into a clinical setting. Most recently he has held directorship roles with contract research organizations (CROs) such as Director of Science (R&D) at Charles River Laboratories, and Director of Cancer Therapeutics and Immunology at Southern Research.
Joe’s research and development (R&D) strengths span:
  • Led pioneering projects focusing on leukocyte endothelial cell interactions, and the anti-angiogenic/tumorigenic effects of cytokine-induced natural killer cells, during post-doctoral fellowships at the Pasteur Institute and Stanford University Medical Center respectively.
  • Discovered that endothelial cell receptor ligation induced cyclooxygenase (COX) regulation of angiogenesis and modulation by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
  • Conceptualized and established a fully functioning research facility from a green field site and initiating several research projects that included investigating the symbiotic relationship between angiogenesis and cancer, in addition to identifying novel gene candidates for diagnosing and treating pancreatic cancer.
Joe holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mathematics, Experimental Physics, and Biology and earned his Doctorate of Philosophy in Immunology. He sits on the industry committee for the Society for Immunotherapy for Cancer (SITC) and has served as a reviewer for Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology, Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology, International Journal of Cancer, Journal of Medical Genetics and Genomics, MOJ Immunology, and the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy. Joe has written and/or contributed to more than 100 scientific publications, book chapters, and conference papers.
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Recent Publications