Robert Altman

Robert Altman is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. He collaborates with the Polsky Center to co-teach a course titled "Entrepreneurship for Science and Medicine," targeting graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty at the University of Chicago, Argonne, and FermiLabs. His academic focus lies in entrepreneurship.

Education

• PhD in Chemistry, Harvard University
• MBA in Finance and Marketing, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
• Bachelor's in Chemistry, University of California, Riverside

Research & Professional Focus

Altman's work bridges entrepreneurship with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. His academic contributions emphasize translating scientific and medical innovations into business ventures, reflecting his extensive experience in leadership roles across healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Affiliations

He currently serves on the boards of Toltec Pharmaceuticals, Preora Diagnostics, and Output Medical. Previously, he held executive positions at Pinnacle Biologics, Marathon Pharmaceuticals, and Astellas Pharma, alongside 17 years of senior roles at Abbott Laboratories.