Physician. Innovator. Advocate. Building the Future of Cancer Therapeutics.
Founder & CEO of A28 Therapeutics · Stanford Advisor · Clinical Development Executive · Published Researcher
A career built at the intersection of medicine, science, and industry.
From treating HIV patients in clinical practice to bringing innovative therapies to market, Dr. Stanley T. Lewis has dedicated his career to improving patient outcomes through medicine, research, and biotechnology innovation.
A board-certified physician trained at the University of Texas Medical School, Dr. Lewis began his career caring for the most vulnerable — leading clinics for HIV positive women, the undocumented, and the deaf — while teaching residents at UT Houston and authoring more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and abstracts.
He transitioned into biotechnology leadership, taking on roles of Director of Drug Development at Tanox, Medical Director at Genentech, and Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at TaiMed Biologics — where he led the clinical program that earned U.S. FDA approval of TROGARZO™, the first-in-class long-acting antiretroviral for multi-drug resistant HIV.
As Chief Medical Officer of Ansun Biopharma, he delivered investor presentations resulting in a $100M Series B raise and pivoted the organization to mount a Phase 2/3 COVID-19 trial in six months. Today, as Founder & CEO of A28 Therapeutics, he is advancing AT-101 — a targeted lytic peptide built to redefine what cancer therapy can be: effective, tolerable, and patient-centered.
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1998
UT Medical School · Houston
Assistant Professor of Medicine; PI on dozens of Phase 1–4 trials; led clinics for special populations.
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2002
St. Hope Foundation
Chief Medical Officer; led primary HIV care across five clinic sites and built a clinical research department.
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2004
Tanox
Director of Drug Development; HIV clinical programs through to the $919M Genentech acquisition.
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2007
Genentech
Medical Director, Clinical Development — HIV therapeutic area expertise; secured out-licensing deal.
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2007
TaiMed Biologics
VP & CMO; led the team that earned FDA approval of TROGARZO™ for multi-drug resistant HIV-1.
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2018
Ansun Biopharma
Chief Medical Officer; investor roadshow resulted in $100M Series B; pivoted to Phase 2/3 COVID-19 trial in 6 months.
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2021
A28 Therapeutics
Founder & CEO; advancing AT-101 — a targeted lytic peptide oncology program with a patient-centered design.
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2024
Stanford School of Medicine
Advisor, Master's Program in Translational Research & Applied Medicine — mentoring future clinical drug developers.
Peer-reviewed science across oncology, infectious disease, and metabolic medicine.
Clinical Trial Diversity (CTD) Scorecards
DAS181 Treatment of Severe Lower Respiratory Tract Parainfluenza Virus Infection in Immunocompromised Patients — Phase 2 RCT
Resolution of COVID-19 Infection and Pulmonary Pathology with Nebulized DAS181 — A Pilot Study
Efficacy, PK and Safety over 48 Weeks with Ibalizumab in Treatment-Experienced Adults — Phase 2a
Physiologic Insulin Resensitization as a Treatment Modality of Insulin Resistance Pathophysiology
Reversal of Diabetic Retinopathy in Two Patients Following Use of Physiologic Insulin Resensitization
A Receptor Story: Insulin Resistance Pathophysiology & Physiologic Insulin Resensitization's Role as a Treatment Modality
Physiologic Hormone Administration Improves HbA1C in Native Americans with Type 2 Diabetes
Effect of Physiologic Insulin Resensitization on Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
AI-Enabled Identification of Histaminergic Mechanisms Underlying Infusion-Related Dermatologic Reactions to a Targeted Oncolytic Peptide
Operating, advising, and investing across the biotech ecosystem.
A28 Therapeutics
Clinical-stage oncology biotech developing AT-101 — a targeted lytic peptide for solid tumors.
Oncology · FounderStanford School of Medicine
Advisor to the Master's Program in Translational Research & Applied Medicine — mentoring next-gen drug developers.
AcademiaPennington Biomedical Research Center
Designing clinical trials in physiologic hormone delivery; mechanisms of insulin resistance.
ResearchHealth First Ventures
Healthcare investment group; closed initial fund with 20% ROI; building diverse healthcare portfolio.
VentureEselle Health
R&D company exploring biomimetic hormone delivery for diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Metabolic · CNSMulti-Company Portfolio
Active roles with Ilera Bio, Verdant Health, CARER Group, Milagen, Adaptic Health, GTAC Health, Trellis Biosciences, and more.
10+ BoardsFeatured by the publications shaping science, business, and policy.
"Doctor Uses His Dyslexia to Develop Blueprints for Cancer Cure"
February 2023"Drugs are still mostly tested in white men. Will the FDA change that?"
January 2024"How to Manage Your Manager: Tips for Managing Up" — Featured Interview
April 2024"Stanley Lewis Urges Desegregation of Biotechnology Investment"
February 2024"A28 Therapeutics Targets Tumors: Creating Cancer-Killing Peptides"
February 2024"A28 Founder Shares Personal Motivation Behind Pursuing Cancer Treatment"
February 2024Selected Awards & Honors
The Next Era of Patient-Centered Therapeutics.
Medicine is entering a generational inflection point. The convergence of AI, biology, and clinical trial reform is going to change how — and for whom — we develop the next wave of treatments.
Oncology Innovation
Targeted lytic peptides and combination strategies designed for efficacy without sacrificing quality of life.
Smarter Drug Development
Adaptive trial design, orphan and breakthrough pathways, and pragmatic regulatory strategy.
Clinical Trial Diversity
Building the scorecards, infrastructure, and accountability that make trials representative of every patient.
AI in Healthcare
Using machine intelligence to surface mechanisms, accelerate discovery, and personalize care delivery.
Patient-First Design
Therapeutics designed around tolerability, adherence, and lived experience — not just endpoint efficacy.
The Future of Biotech
Founder-led companies that combine scientific rigor, operational discipline, and equitable access.
A world where we do not fear cancer — or its treatments.
A28 Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company on a mission to deliver targeted oncology therapeutics with a patient-centered approach — prioritizing tolerability while maximizing efficacy.
Keynotes, panels, podcasts, and boardrooms across biotech.
Keynotes
- JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, San Francisco
- McGovern Medical School — Kirkendall Lecture
- Capital Alliance Network — Clinical Trial Diversity
Panels & Conferences
- BIO International Conference, San Diego
- California Life Sciences, San Francisco
- BioCom Trailblazer in Biotech
- Morehouse School of Medicine — Founders, Funders & Builders
Podcasts
- Vulnerable Leadership Podcast — Ep. 102
- Enterprise Alchemy — S1, Ep. 46
- Black Executive Men — Ep. 44
- Innovating Tomorrow's Medicine — Ep. 2
Advisory Roles
- Stanford School of Medicine — TRAM Program
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
- Life Science Cares — Board of Advisors
- 10+ Scientific & Medical Advisory Boards
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