Eugene H. Cordes, Ph.D.

In 2005, Dr. Cordes became the first person to join our Board of Directors from our Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Cordes has more than 40 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a researcher, executive and strategic advisor.

Formerly Chairman of Vitae Pharmaceuticals, Inc., from January 2002 until March 2006. Prior to joining Vitae Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Cordes was a professor of pharmacy at the University of Michigan. Dr. Cordes received a B.S. degree in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Brandeis University.