| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Paul Shabram |
Senior Vice President of Technical Operations | Profile |
Launa Saunders |
Director of IT, Sales and Marketing Platforms | Profile |
Troy Seelye |
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer | Profile |
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.
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is a prominent American pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, and marketing medicines and vaccinations for pets and livestock. Established in 1954 as a division of Eli Lilly and Company, Elanco became an independent entity in 2018 and has since grown to be one of the largest independent animal health companies worldwide. The acquisition of Bayer Animal Health in 2020 significantly expanded its size and global reach. Elanco offers a wide range of products aimed at enhancing animal health and productivity. This includes pharmaceuticals and vaccines for livestock and companion animals, nutritional solutions to improve feed efficiency, and data analytics through its Elanco Knowledge Solutions division. The company serves a diverse customer base, including farmers, veterinarians, pet owners, and agricultural stakeholders, all dedicated to improving animal health and food quality. Elancos mission emphasizes the importance of food and companionship in enriching life, reflecting its commitment to animal welfare and innovation in the animal health sector.
A large molecule CRO combining world-class protein chemistry expertise, integrated large molecule analytical services, and coagulation reagents for biopharma R&D.
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