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Kezar co-founder Christopher Kirk, Ph.D. began his work on the unique function of the immunoproteasome at Proteolix in 2005, while working on the compound that would become the successful multiple myeloma drug KYPROLIS™ (carfilzomib). As VP of Research at Onyx Pharmaceuticals, which acquired Proteolix in 2009, Christopher led the efforts to develop the first selective inhibitors of the immunoproteasome and designed multiple studies demonstrating their profound immunomodulatory effects. In parallel with this work, Christopher and Kezar co-founder Jack Taunton, Ph.D. collaborated on several research projects involving protein secretion. This collaboration inspired a belief in the strong synergies between protein degradation and protein secretion, two fertile areas for drug discovery with platform potential. In 2014, Christopher and Kezar co-founder John Fowler began developing the business plan for Kezar, acting on a longstanding desire to work together and build a world-class company. In 2015, John and Christopher raised $23M and negotiated a worldwide, exclusive license agreement with Amgen for the Onyx immunoproteasome inhibitor patent estate. Now underway, John and Christopher are excited to leverage their complementary skill sets to build Kezar into a leader in small molecule drug development.
CovX Research is a San Diego, CA-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.
Wellstat Therapeutics Corporation is a Gaithersburg, MD-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.
Camurus is a Swedish science-led biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of patients with severe and chronic diseases. We empower patients, support caregivers and create value for society by developing and giving access to innovative, long-acting medicines. To fulfill our commitment, we are determined to conduct our business in a sustainable manner. New drug products with best-in-class potential are conceived based on the companys proprietary FluidCrystal® technology and extensive R&D expertise. Camurus clinical pipeline includes products for the treatment of treatment of opioid dependence, cancer, and endocrine disorders, which are developed in-house and in collaboration with international pharmaceutical companies. The companys shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker CAMX.
The Cerulean team is committed to improving treatment for people living with cancer. We apply our Dynamic Tumor Targeting Platform to create a portfolio of NDCs designed to selectively attack tumor cells, reduce toxicity by sparing the body’s normal cells, and enable therapeutic combinations. Our first platform-generated candidate, CRLX101, is in multiple clinical trials in combination with other cancer treatments, all of which aim to unlock the power of combination therapy. Our second platform-generated candidate, CRLX301, is in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial.