Curriculum vitae
Frank P. Leu, Ph.D.
Biotechnology strategist, molecular biologist, pharmacologist, founder, advisor, educator, and speaker seeing what is around the corner in life sciences, drug development, research operations, and trusted digital systems for biopharma.
frankpleu@gmail.com (646) 275-9002 frankleu.com linkedin.com/in/fleu Metuchen, NJ
Professional summary
Biotech strategy grounded in science, operations, and funding execution.
Frank Leu brings more than two decades of experience guiding pre-award research operations, proposal development, interdisciplinary funding strategies, technology partnerships, and drug development planning across biotech, academic, and government-facing environments.
His work spans molecular biology, enzymology, pharmacology, antibody therapeutics, venture formation, SBIR funding, sponsored research administration, strategic alliances, faculty research support, and the practical use of AI and blockchain in life sciences.
20+Years across biotech, academia, and advisory work
60+Speaking, chair, moderator, and facilitator roles
8Peer-reviewed scientific publications
3Patent-related therapeutic programs
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Experience
Founder, advisor, research scientist, educator, and translational operator.
Leadership and recognition
Conference leadership, award recognition, mentoring, and advisory roles.
Leadership
Accolades
Speaking archive
AI, blockchain, clinical trials, drug discovery, supply chain, and biotech entrepreneurship.
Publications and IP
Peer-reviewed research, patent-related work, and industry writing.
Education timeline
Pharmacology Ph.D. through the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences joint program.
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Pharmacology, Ph.D.
Joint Program: Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Graduate School
Manhattan, NY. Graduate training in pharmacology with research connected to DNA replication mechanisms and molecular biology.
Graduate Research Fellow
The Rockefeller University / Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Elucidated mechanisms for DNA replication components using biochemistry, molecular biology, and enzymology methods during doctoral training.
Biology B.S. and Biophysics B.A.
Binghamton University (SUNY)
Binghamton, New York. Graduated with honors after completing and defending a research thesis.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
The Rockefeller University / Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Studied DNA replicase machinery and enzymatic mechanisms in DNA replication after completion of the Pharmacology Ph.D.
Blockchain Fundamentals Professional Certificate
University of Berkeley: Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies; Blockchain technology.
Blockchain: Understand Its Uses and Implications Professional Certificate
Linux Foundation: Blockchain for Business – An Introduction to Hyperledger technologies.
Blockchain for Business Professional Certificate
Linux Foundation: Blockchain – Understanding its uses and applications.
Memberships
Scientific, clinical, and life science networks.
Expertise
Operational and technical domains.
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