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Duane Burnett

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Duane Burnett was publicly named by Arkuda Therapeutics as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer. He co-founded Arkuda in2018 and became Chief Technology Officer in April2023 after leading discovery. His background includes CNS and cardiovascular medicinal chemistry at Schering-Plough, Merck and FORUM Pharmaceuticals; he contributed to the invention of ezetimibe. Arkuda affiliation is historical; continued employment or board membership after the2025 asset sale is unverified.