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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texasmdanderson.org

Overview

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer research and treatment institution that operates as a strategic investor in biotechnology companies and collaborates with investment funds like the Cancer Focus Fund to advance oncology therapies.

Year Founded

1941

Portfolio Companies

10

Investments

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Starget PharmaFeb 2026Series A-
March BiosciencesOct 2024Series A-
Starget PharmaOct 2024Seed-
Eisbach Bio GmbHMar 2024VC Round-
March BiosciencesNov 2023VC Round-

Key People

Tanya Gibbons

Managing Director

Cassian Yee

T Cells in Space a CASIS NASA funded oroject to study effects of microgravity on T cell fate, Professor, Melanoma Medical Oncology, Professor, Department of Immunology, Director, Solid Tumor Cell Therapy

Chachere R

Principal Project Manager

EDAC Erica Parker

Innovation Principal

Edith Nagy

Principal Scientist

Natenael Semmineh

Principal Research Scientist

Otto Akers

Principal Safety Specialist

Sreedhar Mandayam

Professor, Principal Investigator

Tony Benedetto

Principal

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HeadquartersHouston, Texas
Year Founded1941

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