David Franco

I am an all-round virologist and vaccinologist with extensive (20 years) international experience in the pharmaceutical industry and academia and currently involved in various high priority vaccine projects within GSK. I already successfully transitioned several HIV-1, malaria, and thHBV vaccine candidates/biologicals from discovery, preclinical research up to proof-of-principle clinical studies. Previously, I acquired extensive experience in developing novel anti-viral (poliovirus, cocksackie virus enterovirus 71, HIV-1) and anti-bacterial (TB) agents. My intra- and entrepreneurial mindset, pro-activeness and problem solving capabilities were essential factors in me being successful in past and present positions.