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The Wistar Institute Appoints Ronny Drapkin as President and CEO

PRIVATEOct 06, 2026

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

The Wistar Institute

Ronny Drapkin
PhiladelphiaBiotechnologyEducationNon ProfitLife Science

Description

Ronny Drapkin, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed as the new president and CEO of The Wistar Institute, effective November 30, 2026. He succeeds Dario Altieri, M.D., who has led the Institute for a decade.

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Company

The Wistar Institute

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

About

The Wistar Institute is an independent, nonprofit research institution focused on biomedical research. It conducts early-stage discovery research in cancer, immunology, and infectious diseases. Wistar is known for its strong educational programs and collaborations within the life sciences sector.

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