Juergen Funk

Discovery and Regulatory Veterinary Pathologist at Roche

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

Veterinary pathologist experienced in regulatory pathology and with strong background in discovery/investigative pathology. Expert in anatomic and clinical pathology (supervision of necropsies from preclinical early efficacy and regulatory safety studies, gross and microscopic evaluations, writing corresponding phase reports, and performing peer reviews, compliance with high scientific and GLP standards and regulatory guidelines). Providing guidance and participating in the development of relevant animal models and selection of compounds for development. Highly skilled in the development of new methods to elucidate mechanisms of toxicity and identify new efficacy safety biomarkers from target assessment through all stages of drug development. Strong publication record with significant contributions in several high impact journals including Nature Medicine.

Experience

  • Roche (26 yrs 6 mos)
    • Discovery and Regulatory Veterinary Pathologist
      2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

    • Discovery Pathology Laboratory Head
      2008 - 2016 · 8 yrs

    • Toxicologic Pathologist
      2000 - 2008 · 8 yrs