Laura Shawver

About Laura Shawver

Laura Shawver is a biotech executive and board member. She served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Capstan Therapeutics before its acquisition by AbbVie. Shawver holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Iowa.

Laura Shawver at a glance

• Company: Capstan Therapeutics
• Total raised: $165M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: Pfizer Ventures, Leaps by Bayer, Novartis Venture Fund, Eli Lilly and Company, Bristol Myers Squibb, OrbiMed
• Location: San Diego, CA

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