858 Therapeutics

Discovering innovative small molecule therapeutics against novel targets

Focused on emerging fields of synthetic lethality, innate immunity, and RNA modulation

858 Therapeutics is a clinical-stage drug discovery and biotechnology company developing a portfolio of small molecule drugs that act on novel therapeutic targets in oncology and immunology.

858 was founded by a veteran management team that brings a long track record of success in pharma and biotech research and development. 858 scientists are dedicated to the company's mission to discover innovative and meaningful drugs for patients with cancer and immune diseases. Its lead program is a PARG inhibitor in early clinical development.

858 is headquartered in the biotech hub of San Diego, CA.

Jeffrey  Stafford

Jeffrey Stafford

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
James  Veal

James Veal

  • Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
Gretchen  Bain

Gretchen Bain

  • SVP of Biology
Katherine  Bell-McGuinn

Katherine Bell-McGuinn

  • Chief Medical Officer
Sanjay  Trehan

Sanjay Trehan

  • SVP of Business Development
Angie  Vassar

Angie Vassar

  • Head of Program Management & Leadership
Umi  Chong

Umi Chong

  • Sr. Director of Finance & Controller
Kim  Russell

Kim Russell

  • Director of HR & Site Manager