Dr. Christoph H. Westphal, M.D., Ph.D.
Overview
Christoph Westphal, M.D., Ph.D. is a founder of Sirtris and has served as CEO and Vice Chairman of our board of directors since 2004. Dr. Westphal was previously a venture capitalist with Polaris Venture Partners from 2000 until 2005; and a consultant with McKinsey & Company from 1998 to 2000. Dr. Westphal co-founded Acceleron Pharma, Inc., Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as CEO and Vice Chairman. Dr. Westphal received his M.D., Ph.D. from Harvard Medical School.
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