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Our Vision is to pioneer definitive therapies that safeguard the economics of healthcare
Innovation is needed to challenge the status-quo in healthcare
However, we've observed trends in the life science innovation ecosystem that are worrisome...
Academia
Historically a source of new innovation, yet due to complex technology transfer practices, all too often discoveries end up in technology graveyards
Start-ups
Inexperienced teams create a high probability for failure in the regulated life sciences industry, inadequate capitalization leads to day to day survival
Venture Capital
Historically a key source of financing for early stage life-sciences companies, now traditional VC firms are pivoting to de-risked growth stage opportunities
Corporates
Historically a powerhouse for IP creation and innovation, no longer a source of transformational innovation after R&D layoffs and focus on earnings