Changing the way science is done.

Leading with experience, expertise, and insights from across sectors, we design and implement large-scale biomedical research programs to accelerate discoveries.
What We Do

Strategic funding has the potential to fuel breakthroughs and catalyze impact.

We take a holistic approach to identifying the resources that need to be brought to bear within a field, fostering the right environment for success, and bringing together the disciplines needed to accelerate progress in science.

Our Approach

Identify key knowledge gaps and effective solutions

Build coalitions across disciplines and sectors

Design and implement large-scale research programs

Evaluate funding opportunities and guide strategic use of private capital

MEET OUR TEAM

We lead with expertise, passion, and purpose.

We're on a quest to help our partners harness their capital to fill gaps and deliver innovative solutions within the biomedical ecosystem.
Ekemini A.U. Riley, PhD, President, Coalition for Aligning Science
We share our partners’ commitment to make the world a better place. We are changing the game, and building a lasting infrastructure to accelerate scientific progress.
Sonya B. Dumanis, PhD, Executive Vice President, Coalition for Aligning Science
We are connectors. Impactful science relies on being adept at communicating how research findings connect to a larger landscape to scientists and nonscientists alike.
Dana Lewis, PhD, Program Officer, Coalition for Aligning Science
Harnessing the power of data-driven insights can transform our understanding of disease and lead to groundbreaking treatments.
Cornelis Blauwendraat, PhD, Chief Data Strategy Officer, Coalition for Aligning Science
To change the way science is done, we need to step outside silos and harness new tools to improve scientific analysis, data management, and governance.
Matthew Lewis, PhD, Program Officer, Coalition for Aligning Science
Going far involves transparency, collaboration, and meaningful intent. It takes a village.
Erik Lontok, PhD, Senior Program Director, Coalition for Aligning Science
We are steadfast in our commitment to expanding the boundaries of scientific knowledge and translating it into practical advancements.
Linda Senbanjo, PhD, Program Officer, Coalition for Aligning Science
We became scientists to help humanity, and we’re deeply committed to improving the culture and pace of science for the benefit of all.
Hetal Shah, PhD, Senior Program Officer, Coalition for Aligning Science
CAS is comprised of people who care. Deeply. We are motivated to leave a positive impact on society and this motivation drives us to be extremely intentional about the way that we plan and operationalize our research programs.
Devin Snyder, PhD, Senior Program Officer, Coalition for Aligning Science
Making scientific research more trustworthy, rigorous, open and efficient is what we aim for with every initiative.
Robert Thibault, PhD, Open Science Consultant, Coalition for Aligning Science
Aligning partners in service of a common goal is key to advancing our impact.
Angie Barnard, Executive Assistant and Administrator, Coalition for Aligning Science
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Sonya B. Dumanis, PhD

Executive Vice President

Dana Lewis, PhD

Program Officer

Cornelis Blauwendraat, PhD

Chief Data Strategy Officer

Matthew Lewis, PhD

Program Officer

Erik Lontok, PhD

Senior Program Director

Linda Senbanjo, PhD

Program Officer

Hetal Shah, PhD

Senior Program Officer

Devin Snyder, PhD

Senior Program Officer

Robert Thibault, PhD

Open Science Consultant

Angie Barnard

Executive Assistant and Administrator

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Our Initiatives

Accelerating the pace of discovery in science is at the core of our work. Our flagship initiatives span neurological conditions, wastewater-based epidemiology, open science policy, and more.

Explore our work

Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s

Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) is fostering collaboration and resources to better understand the underlying causes of Parkinson’s disease.

Wastewater SCAN

SCAN is partnering with communities in California and the life sciences research company Verily to offer communities across the U.S. an opportunity to monitor their own wastewater for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses using SCAN’s method. CAS manages this initiative.

Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving With Bipolar Disorder

Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving With Bipolar Disorder (BD²) is designed to share data, methods, and resources across the bipolar disorder research community.

Aligning Research to Impact Autism

Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) is a new initiative leveraging advances in science, medicine, and technology to accelerate research and clinical care for autism.