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Based in San Diego, we are led by an experienced team of entrepreneurs with deep roots in this region`s life sciences ecosystem and specific expertise in GPCR drug discovery and development. Escient Pharmaceuticals is supported by top-tier life-sciences investors with a proven track record for identifying and supporting successful, next-generation medicines companies.
Areteia Therapeutics (areteiatx.com) is a clinical stage biotechnology company committed to putting asthma patients in better control of their disease and lives by developing the first potential oral drug for eosinophilic asthma. Areteia`s lead drug candidate is dexpramipexole, a first-in-class oral eosinophil maturation inhibitor. Areteia was created by Population Health Partners and Knopp Biosciences. A syndicate of leading life sciences and strategic investors led by Bain Capital Life Sciences with participation from Access Biotechnology, GV, ARCH Venture Partners, Saturn Partners, Sanofi, Maverick Capital, and Population Health Partners, has committed to invest up to $350 million in Series A financing to establish Areteia and advance dexpramipexole through Phase 3 clinical trials, secure commercial supply, and pursue potential next-generation medicines. Areteia will conduct late-stage development including Phase 3 clinical trials of dexpramipexole in partnership with Population Health Partners` development unit, Validae Health.
Merck KGAA is a Durham, NC-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.
ChemNavigator is a San Diego, CA-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.
ZyStor Therapeutics is a Milwaukee, WI-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.