| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Vinay Bhupathy |
General Counsel | Profile |
Keros Therapeutics is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for neuromuscular diseases
The mission of 4D Molecular Therapeutics is to design and develop transformative gene therapy products using our proprietary technology to create novel adeno-associated virus variants to be utilized as treatments for serious unmet medical conditions. Our products are unlocking the full potential of gene therapy to treat, and potentially cure, genetic diseases. A large number of patients and diseases, who previously were not treatable by gene therapy, will be addressable by 4D products. 4D has one of the deepest and most diverse product pipelines in the gene therapy field. Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors have emerged as a favored delivery vehicle for gene therapy in the human body. They can deliver the genes for therapeutic proteins to accessible tissues in the body and are generally considered safe. Several AAV gene therapy products are in late-stage clinical development, and one product is approved in the EU (Glybera, Uniqure). However, these first-generation AAV vectors have limited utility for the majority of diseases. Many of these common AAV were discovered as laboratory contaminants and monkey infections, for example; they have not been customized as targeted medicines. In contrast, 4D customized AAV vectors, and the products made from them, are designed to unlock the full potential of gene therapy. Through 4D`s Therapeutic Vector Evolution, we are able to create customized vectors solutions to overcome the hurdles identified with first-generation AAV vectors. 4D is creating the ultimate gene therapy products to cure genetic diseases using new customized delivery vehicles (vectors) to shuttle genes into the cells in any organ in the body. This 4D “library” of vectors will soon include several for the liver, several for the brain, several for the heart, the eye, muscle, and so on. Doctors will be able to hand pick a vector for any patient based on the organ that is diseased.
Lysogene is a biopharmaceutical gene therapy company with lead programs in neurodegenerative lysosomal storage disorders that affect children. Founded in 2009 by Karen Aiach, whose own child was affected by a neurodegenerative disease, Lysogene is rooted in a deep and compassionate understanding of the impact these diseases have on patients and families. Karen`s personal experience fuels her determination to deliver real solutions that will improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life for both patients and caregivers. Over the past 10 years, Lysogene has acquired deep experience in developing gene therapies—from early discovery through the clinical, registration and review phases. Our strong science and execution track record has been validated by our partnership with Sarepta Therapeutics and the support of top-tier investors, with nearly $100m raised since inception.
CinCor is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company targeting cardiovascular, metabolic and kidney diseases.
AavantiBio is a pre-clinical biopharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing novel gene transfer and gene editing therapies for the treatment of rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The company is rapidly building a diverse portfolio of gene transfer and gene editing therapies to target debilitating genetic diseases for which the unmet medical need is high for which there are typically no approved therapies treating the underlying disease. AavantiBio is headquartered in Cambridge, MA with additional locations in Gainesville, FL. We are looking for exceptional individuals who share our passion for developing novel therapies to treat rare diseases and advancing the field of gene transfer therapy. Developing genetic treatments for rare diseases is inspiring but challenging work and it takes dedication and courage which will make a meaningful impact on those who suffer from rare diseases. At AavantiBio, we will push each other to perform at our very best, and build a company that not only our employees are proud of, but also the rare disease community, because everyone knows we are trying to make a difference in patients` lives. Come join our team!