| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Eric Schmitt |
Director of Innovation, Science and Technology | Profile |
QurAlis is developing precision therapeutics for ALS, a terminal disease that causes muscle paralysis through degeneration of the motor system. We are digging deep into the root causes of the multiple sub-forms of this destructive disease and focus our programs on tackling specific disease-causing mechanisms.
VelosBio, Inc. operates as a biotechnology firm specializing in oncology.
Imara Inc. is dedicated to developing novel therapeutics for people living with sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies. Sickle cell disease is a rare, genetic blood disease that causes red blood cells to sickle and become damaged, activating immune cells and blocking blood flow in capillaries, injuring many organs and causing daily pain. Imara is developing IMR-687, a highly selective, potent small molecule inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-9 (PDE9i), to treat patients with sickle cell disease. Imara was launched following an 18-month scientific collaboration between orphan drug accelerator Cydan Development and H. Lundbeck A/S.
Synsorb Biotech Inc. is a Calgary, AB-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.
Renaissance RX is on the forefront of the new era of personalized medicine. The laboratory provides Pharmacogenetic Testing and Advanced Toxicology to give doctors unique insight into each individual patient with the most accurate and actionable information. The results are healthier patients and more successful medical practices. To compliment lab services and help ensure drug adherence, Renaissance RX offers access to its online medication portal and the Virtual PharmD Intelligence Engine.