THE PEOPLE

The Team Behind
The Science

World-class scientists, engineers, and operators united by a single mission — rewrite how antibody drugs are discovered using quantum computing and AI.

38
TEAM MEMBERS
12
PHDs ON STAFF
4
COUNTRIES
180+
PATENTS FILED
Leadership

Leadership Team

Ankur Patel, MS, MBA

Ankur Patel, MS, MBA

Founder & CEO

Clinical immunology and drug development expert with experience at Merck and AstraZeneca. Leads Regenova's vision to accelerate antibody discovery using AI and quantum computing.

Nilofer Shaikh, PhD

Nilofer Shaikh, PhD

Co-Founder & CTO

Leads development of Regenova's AI-driven antibody design and molecular prediction platform. Deep expertise in machine learning applied to computational structural biology.

External Expertise

Scientific Advisory Board

World-renowned experts guiding our scientific and regulatory strategy.

Dr. Claudia Gravekamp, PhD

Scientific Advisor

Cancer Immunotherapy

Simon Cocklin, PhD

Strategic Advisor

Drug Development & Partnerships

Dr. Wayne Guida, PhD

Computational Chemistry Advisor

Molecular Modeling

Crystal Kelly, PhD

Clinical Advisor

Clinical Strategy & Operations
What We Believe

Our Values

Science First

Every decision is grounded in rigorous science. We publish openly, challenge assumptions, and never cut corners.

Radical Speed

We believe urgency is a moral imperative. Every day saved is lives spared. We run toward complexity, not away from it.

Global Impact

Our pipeline intentionally includes pathogens that disproportionately affect low-income countries — not just lucrative markets.

Radical Transparency

Honest communication with investors, partners, and patients. We report failures as loudly as successes.

Join the Mission

We're hiring world-class scientists, engineers, and operators who want to change medicine.