Jelveh Lameh PhD
Head of Translational Research Zai Lab
Bio
Jelveh Lameh, Ph.D., brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across academia and the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. She has held prominent roles at UCSF, MRI, and multiple biotech organizations, leading teams in neuropharmacology, drug discovery, translational research, regulatory affairs, and diagnostic development. Her work includes overseeing hundreds of cancer diagnostic assays and contributing to companion diagnostics for clinical trials. A published scientist with over 50 peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Lameh specializes in biomarker and diagnostic development, pharmacology, and drug innovation. She earned her Ph.D. from UC Davis and completed postdoctoral training at UCSF.