Curriculum vitae
FRANK LEU, PH.D.
Pharmacologist · Biotechnology Entrepreneur · Life Sciences Advisor & Educator
frankpleu@gm (646) 275-9002 frankleu.com linkedin.com/in/fleuMetuchen, NJ
Professional summary
Biotech strategy grounded in science, operations, and funding execution.
Pharmacologist, molecular biologist and biotechnology entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience spanning drug discovery, preclinical development, start-up leadership, sponsored research and science education. Founded and led a University of Pennsylvania spin-out developing a small-molecule therapy for diabetes, secured NIH/NIDDK SBIR funding, and built laboratory operations at the Pennovation Center.
Recognized international speaker and conference chair on artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain in drug development and clinical supply, with 115 invited presentations. Currently teaching biomedical science at PCTI STEM Academy and serving as adjunct graduate faculty at Jefferson.
20+years in drug discovery & biotech
115invited presentations 2003–2026
8peer-reviewed publications
3 patent applications
NIH/NIDDK SBIR awardee
2 companies founded — BioPharMatrix, Novapeutics
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Education timeline
Pharmacology Ph.D. through the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences joint program.
Ph.D., Pharmacology
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences (joint with Memorial Sloan Kettering)
New York, NY. Dissertation research at Rockefeller/HHMI.
B.S. Biology and B.A. Biophysics, with Honors
Binghamton University (SUNY)
Binghamton, New York. Graduated with honors after completing and defending a research thesis.
Blockchain Fundamentals Professional Certificate
UC Berkeley
Blockchain Professional Certificate
The Linux Foundation
Blockchain Professional Certificate
The Linux Foundation
Experience
Founder, advisor, research scientist, educator, and translational operator.
Leadership and recognition
Conference leadership, award recognition, mentoring, and advisory roles.
Leadership
Accolades
Speaking archive
115 presentations as keynote speaker, speaker, chair, moderator, panelist or facilitator, 2003–2026.
AI, blockchain, clinical trials, drug discovery, supply chain, and biotech entrepreneurship.
Publications and IP
Peer-reviewed research, patent-related work, and industry writing.
Memberships
Scientific, clinical, and life science networks.
Expertise
Operational and technical domains.
Contact
frankpleu@gmail.com · (646) 275-9002 · frankleu.com · linkedin.com/in/fleu · Metuchen, NJ 08840 · Languages: English, Chinese, Taiwanese