Eric Rubin

Vice President & Therapeutic Area HeadDr. Rubin has focused on cancer drug development for over 20 years, initially as a faculty member at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, then as a senior leader of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. In 2008 Dr. Rubin was recruited to Merck as Vice-President, Oncology Clinical Research. He led the development of the anti-PD-1 antibody pembrolizumab, which was the first anti-PD-1 therapy approved in the U.S., and in the identification of the significant activity of this antibody across several additional cancer types. In his current role he oversees oncology early development and translational research activities at Merck. Dr. Rubin has authored over 100 original, peer-reviewed publications and book chapters related to oncology translational research, clinical trials and drug development. He has served frequently as a member of National Cancer Institute and American Cancer Society study sections, as well as on program committees for the American Association of Cancer Research and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. In addition, he serves on several editorial boards, and is a deputy editor for Clinical Cancer Research. Company: Merck
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