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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
Education
M.D.
1974 - 1981