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The Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) aims to replace the status-quo of one-size-fits-all-medicine with individualized health care that is based on the known genetic factors influencing health and disease and that takes advantage of advances in digital technology for real-time health monitoring.
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.
Portage is a unique entity in the world of biotechnology, catalyzing R&D to produce more quality clinical programs and maximize potential returns.
Rgenix is a preclinical stage pharmaceutical company with a mission to develop the world`s first cancer therapies designed specifically to target cancer metastasis, the main cause of mortality in cancer patients. Rgenix is leading the revolution in next-generation cancer therapies with first-in-class lead drug candidates for several aggressive cancer subtypes, including Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Melanoma and Colorectal Cancer.
Marine Desalination Systems, L.L is a Saint Petersburg, FL-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.