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OUR
PURPOSE

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We envision a future where complex diseases are addressed with speed, precision, and highly effective therapeutic solutions.

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OUR FOUNDERS

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  • CEO/Co-founder

    Elisabeth is clinician-scientist who initiated a patented molecular scissors platform in early 2020 against all current SARS-CoV2 variants & future Coronaviruses leading to the foundation of Avocet Bio. She spent 5 years as faculty at Harvard Medical School & meanwhile translated her basic cardiac research into a phase-II clinical therapeutic trial at UMG. Elisabeth hand-picked her diverse team to successfully develop the platform to mitigate future pandemics

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  • Co-founder

    Albert is a globally recognized virologist who played an important role in the identification of the MERS-CoV and two other human coronaviruses. Several of his antiviral therapies have already entered the clinic. Albert is also a successful serial entrepreneur who contributes firsthand experience of guiding a scientific idea through preclinical development and into the clinic.

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  • Co-founder

    Diane brings more than 2 decades of drug development and regulatory experience to Avocet Bio. She held executive positions and led international drug development teams to bring first in class products from idea to approval. She is a serial entrepreneur with a successful exit and supports inter-national biotech companies as board member & advisor. She will guide the Avocet Bio team on drug development, regulatory and corporate strategies.

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  • Co-founder

    Gerd is the former head of the Department of Cardiology and Pneumology at UMG and of the Heart Center Göttingen. He has a track record of bringing basic science discoveries to the clinic and he contributes his longstanding experience in organizing and performing clinical trials, both as a principal investigator and as a member of steering committees.

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  • Co-founder

    Michael is head of the Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology at UMG and led the Covid-19 non-ICU team during the pandemic. He has performed paradigm shifting research in the field of fibrosis for over 20 years. Michael spent 5 years as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and is a clinician-scientist at heart who brings hands-on expertise in antiviral patient care and beyond.

OUR TEAM

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  • Chief Operating Officer

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  • Chief Strategy Officer

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  • Research Scientist

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  • Research Scientist

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  • Senior Scientist

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  • Lab Assistant

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  • Lab and Admin Assistant

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