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Steven Nichtberger
Chief Executive Officer at
CABALETTA BIO, INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2026-02-27
Profile
Steven Nichtberger was the founder of Tengion, Inc. (2003), holding the title of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2004 to 2011.
Dr. Nichtberger is the founder of Cabaletta Bio, Inc. (2017), holding the title of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2017.
Current jobs include Member-Governors Board at Main Line Health, Inc. since 2014, Venture Advisor at Israel Biotech Fund, and Managing Partner at Gbf Advisors LLC.
Former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at ControlRad, Inc. from 2012 to 2015, Vice Chairman at Life Sciences Pennsylvania from 2007 to 2014, Director at Biotechnology Innovation Organization from 2010 to 2011, Director at The Biotechnology Greenhouse Corp.
of Southeastern PA, Director at Alliance for Regenerative Medicine from 2009 to 2014, and Head-Global Marketing at Merck & Co., Inc. from 1995 to 2003.
Education includes undergraduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a doctorate from State University of New York at Buffalo.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CABALETTA BIO, INC. 1.52% | 2026-03-01 | 1,394,483 ( 1.52% ) | 5 M $ | 2026-02-27 |
Steven Nichtberger active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CABALETTA BIO, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-03-31 |
Main Line Health, Inc.
 Main Line Health, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides health care services | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Gbf Advisors LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Israel Biotech Fund
 Israel Biotech Fund Investment ManagersFinance Israel Biotech invests in companies located in Israel. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Steven Nichtberger
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The College of Arts & Sciences
 The College of Arts & Sciences Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-12-31 |
Life Sciences Pennsylvania
 Life Sciences Pennsylvania Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides consulting services to biosciences industry | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Alliance for Regenerative Medicine
 Alliance for Regenerative Medicine Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Promotes legislative, regulatory and reimbursement initiatives for regenerative medicine | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
| TENGION, INC. | Founder | 2011-06-29 |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology advocacy organization representing biotech companies, industry leaders and state biotech associations | Director/Board Member | 2010-12-31 |
Training of Steven Nichtberger
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Private companies
Connections
93
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Merck & Co., Inc.
 Merck & Co., Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures human and animal health pharmaceutical products & vaccines | Health Technology |
Tengion, Inc.
 Tengion, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops new human organs and tissues | Health Technology |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology advocacy organization representing biotech companies, industry leaders and state biotech associations | Commercial Services |
ControlRad, Inc.
 ControlRad, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops medical devices | Health Technology |
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Biotechnology Greenhouse Corp. of Southeastern PA
 The Biotechnology Greenhouse Corp. of Southeastern PA Investment ManagersFinance BioAdvance invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on medical devices, tools, health, IT and other platform technologies. It participates in equity capital requirements with an investment ranging from USD 0.5-15 millions. | Finance |
State University of New York at Buffalo
 State University of New York at Buffalo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Main Line Health, Inc.
Main Line Health, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides health care services | Health Services |
Life Sciences Pennsylvania
Life Sciences Pennsylvania Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides consulting services to biosciences industry | Commercial Services |
Alliance for Regenerative Medicine
Alliance for Regenerative Medicine Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Promotes legislative, regulatory and reimbursement initiatives for regenerative medicine | Health Services |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The College of Arts & Sciences
The College of Arts & Sciences Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Israel Biotech Fund
Israel Biotech Fund Investment ManagersFinance Israel Biotech invests in companies located in Israel. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Cabaletta Bio, Inc.
 Cabaletta Bio, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company which discovers and develops engineered cell therapies for B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases | Health Technology |
Gbf Advisors LLC |
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