President and Co-Founder of Uncommon Cures
Dr. Robert J. Freishtat is a highly regarded physician-executive renowned for his transformative impact on biotechnology ventures, clinical medicine, and international healthcare initiatives. With a storied professional history spanning over two decades, Dr. Freishtat has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead high-stakes organizational transformations, drive clinical solutions to the marketplace, and forge strategic global partnerships.
As the President and Co-Founder of Uncommon Cures, Dr. Freishtat has transformed clinical trials for rare diseases by implementing a unique trial model that eliminated inefficiencies and accelerated drug approval processes. Under his leadership, the company has expanded rapidly and secured key contracts to establish strategic partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies. Previously, Dr. Freishtat served as the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Adipomics, where he commercialized groundbreaking obesity-related diagnostics and empowered innovation – securing critical funding for entrepreneurial milestones.