Chief Strategy Officer at Orionis Biosciences. Cancer researcher, oncology R& D leader. Views are my own.
Houston, TX
Joined March 2013
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Giulio Draetta retweeted
Today I smiled for real for the first time in more than 5 years. Thank you to the jury, judge, court officer and clerk. And of course to my rockstar legal team. I truly wish the best for everyone involved.
A civil jury ruled in favor of ex-MIT scientist David Sabatini, who was accused by a younger colleague of inappropriate sexual conduct in his Cambridge research lab, and awarded him $6 million in damages. trib.al/s3v9VIX
Giulio Draetta retweeted
We are just 30 days away from UT MD Anderson's Boot Walk to End Cancer.
You can attend in person on our Texas Medical Cancer Campus or walk virtually from wherever you are.
Register today to join us on Nov. 14 and help give cancer the boot: spr.ly/6008BGLVn2 #EndCancer
ALT A photo with text that reads, \"30 Days\".
Giulio Draetta retweeted
Results from the Phase 1b FURTHER trial found a targeted therapy that achieved achieved durable antitumor activity for patients with EGFR PACC-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. @LeXiuning #EndCancer spr.ly/6014BHMzuy
Giulio Draetta retweeted
My photo library “memory” this morning….
Building Alnylam was only possible with a team!
Akshay (left) was our amazing head of R&D, and also a top builder and defender of our culture. Barry (right) was my business “right hand” and partner who was instrumental in our journey, helping us raise $$$.
It’s amazing how building great biotechs often needs duos or trios… other gr8 examples: Len & George; John, John, & Norbert; Josh, Vicki, & Rich; etc.
Giulio Draetta retweeted
Findings from a recent UT MD Anderson study could help scientists better understand cancer, autoimmune diseases and treatment response.
How researchers developed an AI model that explains how immune cells find their way to specific locations in the body. @IamLinghua #EndCancer spr.ly/6011BHEiF3
Giulio Draetta retweeted
Thread. Oggi 6 anni fa terminava la mia esperienza in accademia. Ho avuto la fortuna di lavorare in istituti di ricerca fantastici, imparando da persone preparatissime. Più stavano “in alto” e più erano raggiungibili. La mia prima esperienza all’estero fu in Inghilterra.
Giulio Draetta retweeted
Dr. Rugang Zhang runs a lab that dedicates much of its work to understanding the relationship between aging, inflammation and inflammation-related diseases.
Why scientists are turning to "inflammaging" research for cancer prevention insights. #EndCancer spr.ly/6019BGLZ19
Wonderful news, Raghu. Wish you all the best in this new endeavor.
Yesterday marked the end of an extraordinary chapter: I have ended my tenure at @UTMDAnderson. I leave with immense gratitude for the colleagues and friends who shaped these years, and with deep pride in what we built together. I am most grateful to my lab mates who made coming to work everyday such a great pleasure!
Today, a new chapter begins at @UTMBHealth, where I will serve as Sr. Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer, and founding Executive Director of the UTMB Cancer Center. As for the @KalluriLab, we’re not going far. Just across the street to the @TXMedCenter TMC3 Helix Park.
I am profoundly grateful to @JochenReiser and to the UT System for their support of a new vision for cancer research and treatment at UTMB, and for giving me a chance to join a stellar team to build something exciting. Stay tuned!!
More info:
➡️ linkedin.com/posts/raghu-kal…
➡️ utmb.edu/news/article/utmb-n…
Giulio Draetta retweeted
Rest in peace Maura.
Oncology has lost a brilliant and compassionate physician scientist.
We are saddened by the loss of Dr. Maura Gillison and our hearts are with her loved ones during this time. RTOG Foundation has shared a message regarding her passing: conta.cc/4g4WHFE
Giulio Draetta retweeted
In 20 anni di congressi ho assistito a due standing ovation. La prima per un farmaco che ho contribuito a sviluppare. La seconda adesso.
Giulio Draetta retweeted
2 Emilys and 2 Tims at #ASCO26 helping to spearhead collaborations with biopharma industry partners. @UTMDAnderson #endcancer
Giulio Draetta retweeted
Ieri sera presentazione del mio libro
IL CAMMINO NEL DESERTO
all’Assemblea dell’ Istituto Oncologico della Svizzera Italiana (IOSI)
per ringraziare Medici ed Infermieri/e che mi hanno curato dalla Leucemia Mieloide Acuta.
Giulio Draetta retweeted
Some of the same brain changes seen in Alzheimer’s disease can also happen during cancer treatment, including “chemobrain.”
By studying these overlaps, scientists are working to better protect brain health and improve future treatments. @jimrayndc #EndCancer
Giulio Draetta retweeted
❓ How can we measure the conversion of a normal cell into a malignant cell? How is cancer evolution influenced by germline genetics and environmental factors? 🧫
Discover it at the 37th PEZCOLLER SYMPOSIUM!
▶️ Register here: orikata.it/2026/pezcoller-sy…
#Pezcoller26 #cancerresearch
Giulio Draetta retweeted
A generous gift from Peggy and Carl Sewell led to the establishment of the Center for Cellular Language Intelligence.
Dr. Linghua Wang will lead the research to understand cellular behaviors at unprecedented resolution: spr.ly/6011BBMLHd @iamlinghua #EndCancer
Giulio Draetta retweeted
Our Dr. Adam Grippin was named an #AACR26 NextGen Star, which recognizes promising early-career scientists. He hopes his work will inform development of more effective universal innate immune stimulants. More about his research: bit.ly/4sNLwUv @adam_grippin #EndCancer
ALT Dr. Adam Grippin
I am excited about joining Orionis Biosciences. Outstanding scientists, among the strongest molecular glue platforms and cell engager technologies with two projects in the clinic, and inspiring collaborations with exceptional biopharma teams. orionisbio.com/2026/04/cso-a…
Giulio Draetta retweeted
I am honored to be named an @aaas Fellow from @nyulangone @Perlmutter_CC
Congratulations to all 2025 #AAASFellow inductees.
Thank you @RonDePinho for the nomination.
nyu.edu/about/news-publicati…
Giulio Draetta retweeted
Congratulations Bob!
AACR members have elected #AACRFellows Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, as their 2026-2027 President-Elect. We congratulate Dr. Vonderheide, who will become President-Elect at the #AACR26 Business Meeting of Members and AACR President during #AACR27. brnw.ch/21x0OM1
Giulio Draetta retweeted
🏆 DOUGLAS LOWY and JOHN SCHILLER are the winners of the 2026 Pezcoller Foundation-@AACR
International Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Cancer Research, for developing the HPV vaccine 🔬🧫
More here: pezcoller.it/en/the-pezcolle…
#CancerResearch #HPV #vaccine #papillomavirus
