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Ikarovec Ltd.
Established in 2019, Ikarovec is developing novel, differentiated gene therapies for major ophthalmic indications. Its lead product, a multicistronic gene therapy for diabetic macular edema, is in preclinical studies, and earlier programmes are targeting wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), dry AMD and intraocular hypertension. Building on intellectual property spun-out of Quethera (bought by Astellas in 2018), Ikarovec was founded by UKI2S and recently raised a £2.5m seed round with co-funding from LifeArc and Parkwalk Advisers. There is an experienced senior management team in place with business development and commercial success in ophthalmology and gene therapy - Dr Peter Widdowson (ex Quethera) is Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, and Dr Robert Haigh (ex KalVista) is Executive Chairman. *
Start | 2018-08-07 established (s-off) | |
Predecessor | Quethera Ltd. | |
Industry | gene therapy eye disease | |
Industry 2 | ophthalmic | |
Person | Haigh, Robert (Macomics 202007– CEO + Executive Chair of Ikarovec before Ferring + Boehringer Ingelheim) | |
Person 2 | Widdowson, Peter S. (Quethera 201808 CEO) | |
Region | Norwich, Norfolk | |
Country | United Kingdom (GB) | |
Street | Colney Lane Norwich Research Park, Innovation Centre | |
City | Norwich, Norfolk | |
Address record changed: 2020-12-02 | ||
Basic data | Employees | n. a. |
* Document for »About Section«: Ikarovec Ltd.. (2/5/20). "Press Release: Ophthalmic Gene Therapy Company Ikarovec Launches with £2.5m Seed Funding". Cambridge. | ||
Record changed: 2023-07-10 |
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More documents for Ikarovec Ltd.
- [1] Ikarovec Ltd.. (6/15/20). "Press Release: Ikarovec Awarded Grant by Innovate UK to Develop New Wet AMD Gene Therapy". Norwich....
- [2] Ikarovec Ltd.. (2/5/20). "Press Release: Ophthalmic Gene Therapy Company Ikarovec Launches with £2.5m Seed Funding". Cambridge....
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