| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Charles Marra |
Vice President of Technology | Profile |
Nick Gianadda |
Chief Technology Officer | Profile |
Homology is based on groundbreaking science that harnesses the naturally occurring process of homologous recombination. This non-nuclease-based approach offers clear advantages in its precision, efficiency and on-target in vivo editing of genetic mutations. Homology obtained an exclusive worldwide license to this technology platform, which is based on the pioneering research of Saswati Chatterjee, Ph.D., Professor of Virology at the Beckman Research Institute at the City of Hope in California, member of the Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RAC) to the Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH) and former charter member of the Therapeutic Approaches to Genetic Diseases Study Section of the NIH. Dr. Chatterjee and her team led the first adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-mediated gene transfer studies into human hematopoietic stem cells and subsequently identified and isolated a series of naturally-occurring AAVs from human CD34+ cells.
Our mission is to create a new generation of smarter medicines that outmaneuver complex diseases in ways previously inconceivable. To accomplish this mission, we are building a synthetic biology platform that could enable us to program next-generation cell and gene therapies with what we refer to as “gene circuits”. These gene circuits, which are created from novel and proprietary combinations of DNA sequences, are intended to reprogram cells with biological logic to sense inputs, compute decisions and respond to their cellular environments. We are designing gene circuits to improve the “intelligence” of cell and gene therapies in order to enhance their therapeutic effectiveness against a broad range of diseases that conventional medicines do not readily address.
Novan, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on leveraging nitric oxide`s natural antiviral and immunomodulatory mechanisms of action to treat dermatological and oncovirus-mediated diseases. We believe that our ability to conveniently deploy nitric oxide in a solid form, on demand and in localized formulations allows us the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes in a variety of diseases.
Limerick BioPharma, Inc. is a South San Francisco, CA-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.
Purdue Pharma L.P. is a privately held pharmaceutical company founded by physicians more than 60 years ago. We are committed to advancing the care of patients with innovative, quality products that make a positive impact on healthcare — and on lives. Purdue Pharma is part of a global network of independent associated companies that is known for pioneering research in chronic pain and opioids with abuse deterrent properties. The Company is engaged in the research, development, production, and marketing of prescription medicines and over-the-counter healthcare products. We are pursuing a promising pipeline of new medications through internal research & development and strategic industry partnerships. At Purdue, we embrace our mission to find, develop, and introduce innovative medicines that meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers.