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Draig Therapeutics

Clinical-stage biotechnology company developing investigational medicines for neuropsychiatric disorders through selective modulation of AMPA and GABA receptors. Its lead AMPA receptor potentiator, DT-101, is in Phase 2 studies for major depressive disorder. Co-founded in 2024 by Cardiff University and SV Health Investors, with operations in Cardiff and Massachusetts.

Founded 2024

Team

Alicja JanuszewiczAlicja JanuszewiczSVP, People and Culture
Charlotte AllertonScientific Advisory Board Member
Colleen CuffaroColleen CuffaroBoard Member
Douglas WilliamsDouglas WilliamsChairman of the Board
Husseini ManjiHusseini ManjiScientific Advisory Board Member
Inder KaulInder KaulChief Medical Officer
Irene MatucciIrene MatucciBoard Observer
Ivana Magovčević-LiebischIvana Magovčević-LiebischPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Board Member
Jamil M. BegJamil M. BegBoard Member
Joanne Palmer-PhillipsJoanne Palmer-PhillipsSVP, Program Leadership and Portfolio Management
Jodie MorrisonJodie MorrisonBoard Member
John AtackJohn AtackHead of Biology and Founder
John KrystalScientific Advisory Board Member
Laetitia SchwabLaetitia SchwabBoard Member
Liam RatcliffeLiam RatcliffeBoard Member
Maxim SmithMaxim SmithDirector, Corporate Development
Megan KrenchMegan KrenchBoard Observer
Natalie SandsNatalie SandsSenior Director, Finance
Rebecca LuseRebecca LuseBoard Observer
Rob BermanScientific Advisory Board Member
Roger McIntyreScientific Advisory Board Member
Ruth McKernanRuth McKernanCo-Founder and Board Member
Simon WardSimon WardChief Scientific Officer and Founder
Weeteck YeoWeeteck YeoSVP, Business Operations and Chief of Staff

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