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Oncorus, Inc. is a lean early-stage biotechnology company developing a next-generation immunotherapy platform to treat cancer. Oncorus was founded by well-known biotechnology entrepreneurs and is backed by MPM Capital. Oncorus is a leader in corporate philanthropy, and has taken a pledge to donate a portion of product sales to fund promising cancer research and to support cancer care in the developing world. We are located in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA.
Nanostics is a precision health company focused on the development and commercialization of novel, non-invasive diagnostic tests for cancer and other diseases. Their core technology is an advanced liquid biopsy platform that can accurately diagnose can...
Quva is a national provider specializing in health-system pharmacy services, focusing on sterile injectable compounding and advanced data software platforms. The company operates FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities that manufacture ready-to-administer compounded sterile pharmaceuticals, serving thousands of hospitals across the United States. Quva adheres to stringent cGMP standards and utilizes automation and integrated technologies to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality medications. Quvas operations are divided into two main divisions. Quva Pharma delivers essential sterile compounded medications, addressing supply chain reliability and medication shortages. Quva BrightStream offers a data analytics platform that aggregates and analyzes healthcare data, providing actionable insights to optimize pharmacy operations. The company emphasizes patient safety, transparent customer service, and a commitment to innovation and quality, making it a trusted partner for health systems and hospital pharmacies.
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.
Velicept Therapeutics, Inc. is a privately held, clinical development company focused on advancing best-in-class compounds with the potential to fill unmet medical needs.