About

Management & Founders

Milica Radisic, PhD, PEng

PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

Dr. Radisic is a Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Toronto, a recipient of Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. She brings 15+ years of technical and management experience, leading research and large scale initiatives at the University of Toronto. Previously she co-founded Tara Biosystems.

Susan Bruggemann, MBA

COO, CFO

Susan brings both biotech startup experience and 20+ years of leadership experience in Corporate and Commercial Finance and Operations across various Fortune 100 companies, including Kraft and Xylyx Bio Inc.

David Elmaleh, PhD

Co-Founder & Board Director

Dr. Elmaleh is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, renowned molecular imaging expert and founder of several successful biotech companies including AZTherapies, Mersana, MolecularInsights and PureTech Health.

Karen Cronholm

Chief Business Officer

Karen brings 25 years’ experience in the life sciences, medical device and aesthetics industries, most recently as CEO of Cytrellis Biosystems. She has a track record of launching exceptionally successful products and building commercial teams both at Cytrellis as well as Cynosure and EMD Millipore.

Sargol Okhovatian

Research Scientist

Sargol brings significant experience in the development of peptides and biomaterials.

Alaa Alsaafin

Business Development Assoc.

Alaa, a PhD candidate in pharmacology, brings product and industry knowledge.

Advisory Boards

Clinical Advisors

Leonard Miller, MD

Dr. Miller is a Clinical Instructor in Surgery, Harvard Medical School Staff Surgeon at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and the Founder of Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation.

Catherine DiGiorgio, MD

Clinical Advisor

Dr. DiGiorgio is a board-certified dermatologist and Harvard trained laser and cosmetic dermatologist, practicing at the Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation

Omar Ibrahimi, MD, PhD

Clinical Advisor

Dr. Ibrahimi is a certified Dermatologist and is the founding and medical director of the Connecticut Skin Institute.

Scientific Advisors

Jeff Karp, PhD

Scientific Advisor

Dr. Karp is a Professor at Harvard Medical School, Co-founder, Skintifique, Gecko Biomedical, Alivio Therapeutics, and Frequency Therapeutics.

Jeff Biernaskie, PhD

Scientific Advisor

Dr. Biernaskie is an Assistant Professor of Stem Cell Biology, University of Calgary, Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society Chair in Skin Regeneration and Wound Healing.

Dennis Orgill, MD, PhD

Scientific Advisor

Dr. Orgill is a Vice Chair of Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Medical Director BWH Wound Care Center, and Professor at Harvard Medical School.

Business Advisors

Henry Kay, MBA

Business Advisor

Henry is an angel investor and board director of several Life Sciences companies who brings 40 years of business development experience in the medical industry for major companies including Boston Scientific, Allergan, Schering-Plough and Sterling Drug.

Stephen Whitehead

Business Advisor

Stephen brings 25 years of experience in product strategy, development and commercialization for major companies including Pfizer, Wyeth, J&J, and ScarX Therapeutics

Wendy Hill, MSc.

Wendy has over 30 years of experience in regulatory affairs and clinical trial development in the fields of wound care, inflammation, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

Kristin King

Business Development Advisor

Kristin, VP Corporate Development & Strategy, Defibtech LLC, brings 25 years’ experience in corporate strategy, M&A, and business development in medical devices and pharma.

Board Members

Milica Radisic, PhD, PEng

President and Founder

Dr. Radisic is a Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Toronto, and founder and CEO of Quthero

David Elmaleh, PhD

Quthero, and AZTherapies

Co-Founder of Quthero and Chairman, CEO and Founder of AZTherapies.

Henry Kay

Business Advisor & Investor

Henry brings 40 years of business development experience in the medical industry for companies including Boston Scientific, Allergan, Schering-Plough and Sterling Drug.