| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Gregory MacMichael |
Chief Technology Officer | Profile |
The vast majority of human disease is governed by the epigenome, the subtle machinery that controls the volume of gene expression in cells. Tune Therapeutics is pioneering the creation of epi-therapeutic medicines with its powerful and precise epigenomic control platform, TEMPO. Unlike genome editing, TEMPO dials the volume of gene expression up or down towards healthy levels, without breaking or permanently rewriting DNA – and it can do this in multiple genes at once. This genetic tuning approach allows us to change cell fate and function at will, unlocking the ability to reverse pathways of cancer, genetic disease and aging. Our approach effectively expands the potential reach of genetic medicine – from targeting a limited range of rare conditions, to overcoming thousands of complex and chronic diseases that currently have no curative treatment.
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MediciNova, Inc., a development stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on acquiring and developing small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of serious diseases for the United States market. The company’s principal product candidates include MN-166, an ibudilast-based drug candidate, which is in Phase I and Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of drug dependence and pain; and MN-221, a ß2 -adrenergic receptor agonist that has completed Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma. It also has other product candidates in the clinical development for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma, multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system disorders, bronchial asthma, interstitial cystitis, solid tumor cancers, generalized anxiety disorders/insomnia, preterm labor, urinary incontinence, and thrombotic disorders. MediciNova, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in La Jolla, California.
Strateos is a pioneer in the development of remote access laboratories and lab control software for life science discovery.
CorMedix Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases The Company is focused on developing its lead product Neutrolin®, a novel, non-antibiotic antimicrobial solution designed to prevent costly and dangerous bloodstream infections associated with the use of central venous catheters, currently in a Phase 3 clinical trial enrolling patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis. Such infections cost the U.S. healthcare system approximately $6 billion annually and contribute significantly to increased morbidity and mortality. Neutrolin has FDA Fast Track status and is designated as a Qualified Infectious Disease Product, which provides the potential for priority review of a marketing application by FDA and allows for five additional years of QIDP market exclusivity in the event of U.S. approval. It is already marketed as a CE Marked product in Europe and other territories. In parallel, CorMedix is leveraging its taurolidine technology to develop a pipeline of antimicrobial medical devices, with active programs in surgical sutures and meshes and topical hydrogels. The company is also working with top-tier researchers to develop taurolidine-based therapies for rare pediatric cancers.