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Napoleone Ferrara

Prof. of Ophthalmology and Pharmacology at University of California San Diego

San Diego County, California

Overview 

Napoleone Ferrara is a Distinguished Professor at the University of California, San Diego, known for his expertise in cancer research and drug discovery. With a background that includes roles at Genentech and editorial work for Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, Ferrara has made significant contributions to the field of angiogenesis and intraocular neovascularization. Ferrara's career highlights include serving as a Genentech Fellow and Senior Scientist, as well as his current role as a Distinguished Professor at UC San Diego, where his research in cancer and monoclonal antibodies has had a profound impact on the field of life sciences.

Work Experience 

  • Distinguished Professor of Pathology, Distinguished Adjunct Prof. of Ophthalmology and Pharmacology

    2013 - Current

  • Editor-in-Chief

    2013 - 2018

  • Genentech Fellow

    2002 - 2012

  • Staff Scientist

    1997 - 2002

  • Senior Scientist

    1993 - 1997

  • Scientist

    1988 - 1993

Genentech specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicine.

  • Postdoctoral Fellow

    1986 - 1988

    Cancer Research Institute

  • Intern

    1985 - 1986

    Dept. of OB/GYN

  • Postdoctoral Fellow

    1983 - 1985

    Reproductive Endocrinology Center

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