Laura K. Shawver is a businessperson who founded Cleave Therapeutics, Inc. and The Clearity Foundation and who has been at the helm of 6 different companies. Currently, she holds the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Capstan Therapeutics, Inc. Dr. Shawver is also Member of American Association for Cancer Research and on the board of 5 other companies.

Laura K. Shawver previously occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at Phenomix Corp., Chief Executive Officer & Director at Cleave Therapeutics, Inc., Executive in Residence at 5AM Venture Management LLC, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Synthorx, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Silverback Therapeutics, Inc., President of Sugen, Inc. and Director at The Clearity Foundation.

Dr. Shawver received an undergraduate degree and a doctorate from the University of Iowa.