Dr. Edmundo Muniz

Dr. Edmundo Muniz is President and Chief Executive Officer of Tigris Pharmaceuticals.  Prior to joining Tigris, Dr. Muniz was Vice President for Lilly Research Laboratories Global Oncology Platform at Eli Lilly and Company.  Under Dr. Muniz's leadership, Lilly Oncology achieved 9 major oncology submissions worldwide, with all 9 of those already having gained approval in the US, Europe and Japan. Additionally, Dr. Muniz led the launch of Lilly Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Woman's Cancer Journey, an international art exhibition that displays works from over 400 cancer survivors, family members, care providers and friends. Prior to joining Eli Lilly, Dr. Muniz completed a PhD in Epidemiology and International Health at the University of Michigan and later completed a residency in Preventive Medicine and a Fellowship in Epidemic Intelligence with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta.