Lakhmir 'Mink' Chawla

Lakhmir 'Mink' Chawla has a diverse work experience in the medical field. Lakhmir 'Mink' is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Silver Creek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where they started in October 2020. Prior to that, they founded and served as Chairman of the Board at Stavro Medical since August 2020. Lakhmir 'Mink' also held the role of Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board at ExThera Medical starting from March 2019. From April 2017, they have been a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Diego.

In addition, Chawla served as a Board Member at CalciMedica Inc. from May 2018 to March 2023. Lakhmir 'Mink' co-founded Lowell Therapeutics, Inc. and served as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board from October 2020 to January 2022. Before that, they were the Chief Medical Officer at La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company from July 2015 to October 2020.

Chawla's previous roles include being a Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University from June 2015 to July 2018 and the Chief of the Division of Intensive Care Medicine at Washington DC Veteran Affairs Medical Center from April 2014 to July 2015. Additionally, they co-founded Kids Against Hunger DC Metro and served as a Co-Founder from June 2010 to June 2015.

Lakhmir 'Mink' Chawla completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Medical Science from Boston University, from the years 1988 to 1991. Lakhmir 'Mink' then pursued further education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School, earning their M.D. degree in Medicine from 1991 to 1995. Additionally, Chawla has obtained certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Saving (ACLS), Critical Care Medicine, and Nephrology, all from reputable institutions in the United States.