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We operate with a “No Analog” mindset—continually pushing boundaries, navigating new terrain and unleashing fresh thinking. We are committed to seeking better outcomes which compels us to ask questions that have not been asked before or remain unresolved. We are driven by a desire to create meaningful impact across business, health and society to ease the burden on people living with chronic diseases. Intarcia is a rapidly emerging biotech company dedicated to redesigning the treatment, prevention and experience of chronic disease. Our cross-disciplinary teams include forward-thinking scientists and entrepreneurs collaborating in a fast-paced environment redefining the future of medicine.
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.
At Molecular Devices, we enable our customers to unravel the complexity of biological systems. Our innovative analytical solutions for cell and protein biology enable our customers to see more, do more, and know more, and to answer life`s most important questions. We are one of the world`s leading providers of high-performance bioanalytical measurement solutions for life science research, pharmaceutical and biotherapeutic development. With over 130,000 placements in laboratories around the world, our instruments have catalyzed brilliant scientific research described in over 25,000 peer reviewed publications. Included within a broad product portfolio are platforms for high-throughput screening, genomic and cellular analysis, colony selection and microplate detection. These leading-edge products empower scientists to improve productivity and effectiveness, ultimately accelerating research and the discovery of new therapeutics. Our headquarters are in Silicon Valley, the hub of technology and innovation, with offices around the globe employing close to 1,000 highly skilled and passionate associates.
GangaGen Inc is a Palo Alto, CA-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.
Icagen is a Durham, NC-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.