Welcome to my website! I'm Andrew Kocab, and I created CuriousKocab.com to share my thoughts and ideas as I explore the intersection of science and business.

My journey began with a passion for learning how things work, which led me to earn my PhD in Immunology from the University of Michigan. Since then, I've applied my deep scientific knowledge in the dynamic world of biotech startups.

I spent over a decade at ONL Therapeutics, an ophthalmology drug development biotech startup. I’m proud to have helped build the company from a 1.5-person academic spinout to a clinical stage company with a team of 15+. My work has spanned the entire R&D lifecycle, where I’ve taken on multiple roles, including:

• Science Communicator: I drove fundraising success by preparing investor materials, leading pitches, and managing due diligence responses, culminating in over $131 million raised across four funding rounds.

• Creative Innovator: I’ve pioneered long-term value creation by expanding the company's pipeline and generating novel insights that fortified the value of our lead asset. I also managed the company’s intellectual property portfolio, which resulted in a comprehensive IP strategy and strong protection for our lead asset.

• Strategic R&D Operator: I provided critical leadership throughout the R&D lifecycle, successfully transitioning our lead asset from academic science to preclinical development and its progression into multiple Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials.

Beyond my professional roles, I'm a passionate advocate for the biotech industry, and I’m dedicated to mentoring and guest lecturing to help cultivate the next generation of biotech talent. This website is my creative outlet for exploring new ideas, whether through science, startups, or abstract photography.

Thanks for visiting CuriousKocab.com. If you have questions or suggestions for topics, or are interested in collaborating, please reach out!