Meet Dr. Jan Torleif Pedersen

Biophysicist, PhD, MSc, Director & Chief Science Officer at Bright Minds Biosciences
Dr Jan Pedersen at Optoceutics

Dr. Jan Torleif Pedersen

Biophysicist, PhD, MSc

Jan Torleif Pedersen, PhD, MSc, is an innovative and highly experienced leader in drug discovery research, with more than 25 years of expertise in neuroscience research management. He is the co-founder of several biotech companies and is currently the CSO and board director of Bright Minds Biosciences Inc.

Dr. Pedersen’s academic interests include neurodegeneration, bioinformatics, biophysics and drug discovery R&D. He is the founder of Torleif Science ApS, a consultancy company aimed at delivering innovation and new ideas in neuroscience. Prior to that, Dr. Pedersen spent 20 years at Lundbeck, a global pharmaceutical company specialized in brain diseases, in positions of increasing responsibility, including building its neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s disease pipeline, and bringing research programs to the clinic.

Dr. Pedersen received an MSc in Chemistry from DTU – Technical University of Denmark, and a PhD in biophysics from the University of Bath.

How Jan Supports OptoCeutics
Dr. Jan Torleif supports Optoceutics with his deep understanding of commercial strategies and the translation of scientific breakthroughs into viable market applications. Acting as a vital link between scientific innovation and commercial viability, he ensures that promising research findings are effectively positioned for development and adoption within the healthcare market.

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