Anand Mehra

Dr. Anand Mehra, MD, is an Independent Director at Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc., a Founding partner at Forge Life Science Partners, LLC and a Managing Member at Sofinnova Management VIII LLC.
He is on the Board of Directors at Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc., Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and First Aid Beverages, Inc. Dr. Mehra was previously employed as a Chairman by Merus NV, an Independent Director by Spark Therapeutics, Inc., an Independent Director by Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an Independent Director by Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Managing General Partner & Principal by Sofinnova Investments, Inc., a Principal by JPMorgan Private Capital Asia Corp., a Principal by McKinsey & Co., Inc., and an Associate by Panorama Capital LLC.
He also served on the board at Amarin Pharma, Inc., Civitas, NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Vicept Therapeutics, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and a doctorate degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons.