Abner Lobao, MD, is a seasoned medical affairs leader with extensive experience in oncology and Latin America. Currently serving as Vice President of US Medical Affairs Oncology at Takeda Oncology, Abner previously held key positions at Takeda, including Executive Director of Medical Affairs in Brazil and Head of Medical & Scientific Affairs for Latin America. Prior roles at Johnson & Johnson encompassed Regional Senior Director of Medical Affairs & Education and Regional Medical & Regulatory Affairs Director for Latin America, as well as Group Medical Manager at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. Abner obtained a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo and completed a General Surgery Residency Program in Ob/Gyn at Unifesp - Universidade Federal de São Paulo.