Francisco Ramírez-Valle, MD, PhD, FAAD

Francisco Ramírez-Valle, MD, PhD, FAAD is Senior Vice President, Immunology Research, leading the discovery and early development of the Immunology portfolio at Eli Lilly. He began his career in the biopharmaceutical industry at Celgene conducting early phase clinical trials across immunology and fibrosis, and lead translational and discovery teams across immunology and cardiovascular at Bristol Myers Squibb.  He enjoys leveraging clinical, scientific, and informatics expertise across organizations to identify and prioritize targets with the highest potential impact for diseases with unmet needs.

Francisco received his MD and PhD degrees from NYU School of Medicine and completed his residency in dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in immunology in the laboratory of Jason Cyster at UCSF. His key areas of interest include experimental medicine and the intersection of immunology with other therapeutic areas. Beyond his scientific pursuits, Francisco is a champion of the arts and serves on the board of directors of Ballet Hispánico and the Metropolitan Opera.