Alector, Inc. announced the appointment of Sara Kenkare-Mitra, Ph.D., as President and Head of Research and Development. In this newly created role, Dr. Kenkare-Mitra will lead all aspects of the company’s immuno-neurology and oncology R&D efforts, including oversight of the research, development, clinical, manufacturing, regulatory, and related functions. Dr. Kenkare-Mitra will report to Arnon Rosenthal, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of the company. Dr. Kenkare-Mitra joins the company from Genentech where, as Senior Vice President, Development Sciences, she served as a member of the research and development leadership team, overseeing the transition of molecules from discovery to the clinic and their continued translation into medicines through clinical development. Prior to joining the company, Dr. Kenkare-Mitra held roles of increasing responsibility at Genentech over the course of 23 years. She most recently served as Senior Vice President, Development Sciences in Genentech’s research and early development unit. During her tenure, she served as a member of Genentech’s research review committee, development review committee and early-stage portfolio committee, as well as an ad-hoc member of the late-stage review committee. Dr. Kenkare-Mitra is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).