Mission Therapeutics Invited to Present at UBS Innovation Series: The Next Wave in Neurodegeneration

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CAMBRIDGE, UK – 2 June 2021 – Mission Therapeutics (“Mission”), a drug discovery and development company focused on selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), has announced today that Paul Thompson, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), will present at the upcoming Next Wave in Neurodegeneration Investor event (3 June), as part of the UBS Innovation Series.

Paul will present on Mission’s world-leading DUB platform and pipeline, including the potential of the Company’s lead in-house target, USP30, in treating neurodegenerative diseases, and will provide Mission’s perspective on the current research and development (R&D) landscape in this field. Paul’s 30 minute presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

The Next Wave in Neurodegeneration Investor event brings together investors and innovative private companies engaged in R&D with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases. Executives will share an overview of the next-generation approaches companies are adopting to treat diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s, and Parkinson’s, and will discuss any successes and failures in their effort to achieve neurodegenerative modification.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mission Therapeutics Ltd
Anker Lundemose MD PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1223 607 340

Instinctif Partners
Melanie Toyne-Sewell / Katie Duffell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 2013
missiontherapeutics@instinctif.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Mission Therapeutics

Mission Therapeutics is an early-stage drug development company targeting the ubiquitin pathway for the treatment of kidney disease, neurodegenerative disease, rare mitochondrial diseases and fibrosis. The Company has built a leading platform for the discovery and development of first-in-class, small molecule drugs that selectively target deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) – an emerging drug class that is attracting significant commercial interest in the area of protein homeostasis.

Mission has strong links with key academic and research centers, including Prof. Steve Jackson’s Cancer Research UK Laboratories at the University of Cambridge Gurdon Institute, and leading UK centres in neurodegenerative diseases. The Company also has secured major industry partnerships, including its collaboration with AbbVie in November 2018, for the research and preclinical development of specified DUB inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. The Company is managed by a team with broad international, commercial and clinical-science experience.

To date the Company has received £73 million /$101 million in funding and its investors comprise blue chip institutional and corporate investors including: Pfizer Venture Investments, Sofinnova Partners, Roche Venture Fund, SR One, IP Group and Rosetta Capital. Mission Therapeutics was founded in 2011 and is based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK.

For more information, please visit our website, www.missiontherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Mission Therapeutics to Attend and Present at Bio€quity Europe Digital 2021

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CAMBRIDGE, UK– 14 May 2021 – Mission Therapeutics (“Mission”), a drug discovery and development company focused on selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), has announced that management team members will be attending and presenting at Bio€quity Europe (17-19 May).

Anker Lundemose, CEO, David Luther, CFO, and Paul Wallace, CBO, will attend the digital event and will be available for partnering meetings. Mission’s corporate presentation is available to all delegates via the partneringONE digital event platform.

In addition, Anker will present on 19 May at 10:00 CET as part of the 10th CEO Workshop: Hiring and Team Building in the Age of COVID. The workshop will explore how best practices for hiring A-list talent have evolved during the pandemic, including what is expected to be the long-term impact. The panel will also discuss how they have kept their teams motivated and productive over the past year.

Bio€quity Europe Digital is an international networking platform that enables financial dealmakers and biopharma executives to meet rising biotechs. Industry leaders will debate the big questions framing the future of biopharma innovation and identify where Europe will continue to be a global leader. The three-day virtual event will include strategic panels focused on ‘Europe’s Next Act’ and will support one-to-one virtual meetings, with over 130 corporate presentations available from European and Asian biotechs.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mission Therapeutics Ltd
Anker Lundemose MD PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1223 607 340

Instinctif Partners
Melanie Toyne-Sewell / Katie Duffell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 2013
missiontherapeutics@instinctif.com

 

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Mission Therapeutics

Mission Therapeutics is an early-stage drug development company targeting the ubiquitin pathway for the treatment of kidney disease, neurodegenerative disease, rare mitochondrial diseases and fibrosis. The Company has built a leading platform for the discovery and development of first-in-class, small molecule drugs that selectively target deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) – an emerging drug class that is attracting significant commercial interest in the area of protein homeostasis.

Mission has strong links with key academic and research centers, including Prof. Steve Jackson’s Cancer Research UK Laboratories at the University of Cambridge Gurdon Institute, and leading UK centres in neurodegenerative diseases. The Company also has secured major industry partnerships, including its collaboration with AbbVie in November 2018, for the research and preclinical development of specified DUB inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. The Company is managed by a team with broad international, commercial and clinical-science experience.

To date the Company has received £73 million /$101 million in funding and its investors comprise blue chip institutional and corporate investors including: Pfizer Venture Investments, Sofinnova Partners, Roche Venture Fund, SR One, IP Group and Rosetta Capital. Mission Therapeutics was founded in 2011 and is based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK.

For more information, please visit our website, www.missiontherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Mission Therapeutics to Present at the Mitochondria-Targeted Drug Development Summit

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CAMBRIDGE, UK– 26 April 2021 – Mission Therapeutics (“Mission”), a drug discovery and development company focused on selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), has announced today that Paul Thompson, Chief Scientific Officer, will present at the Mitochondria-Targeted Drug Development Digital Summit (27-29 April).

Paul will present a seminar titled: USP30 Inhibitors: Releasing the Brakes to Improve Mitochondrial Quality Control During Disease, on 28 April at 14:15 EST / 20.15 CEST. He will explore multiple disease pathologies and detail how they can be prevented by inhibiting Mission Therapeutics’ in-house DUB target, USP30.

The Mitochondria-Targeted Drug Development Digital Summit is an industry-led meeting focused on end-to-end mitochondria targeting. The virtual event will be attended by over 80 senior CSOs, CEOs, research scientists, academics and investors, who share a commitment to tackling mitochondrial and age-related diseases. Over the three days, a series of presentations, workshops and networking sessions will focus on success stories, common obstacles, and opportunities in the field of mitochondria-targeted drug development.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mission Therapeutics Ltd
Anker Lundemose MD PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1223 607 340

Instinctif Partners
Melanie Toyne-Sewell / Katie Duffell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 2013
missiontherapeutics@instinctif.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Mission Therapeutics

Mission Therapeutics is an early-stage drug development company targeting the ubiquitin pathway for the treatment of kidney disease, neurodegenerative disease, rare mitochondrial diseases and fibrosis. The Company has built a leading platform for the discovery and development of first-in-class, small molecule drugs that selectively target deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) – an emerging drug class that is attracting significant commercial interest in the area of protein homeostasis.

Mission has strong links with key academic and research centers, including Prof. Steve Jackson’s Cancer Research UK Laboratories at the University of Cambridge Gurdon Institute, and leading UK centres in neurodegenerative diseases. The Company also has secured major industry partnerships, including its collaboration with AbbVie in November 2018, for the research and preclinical development of specified DUB inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. The Company is managed by a team with broad international, commercial and clinical-science experience.

To date the Company has received £73 million /$101 million in funding and its investors comprise blue chip institutional and corporate investors including: Pfizer Venture Investments, Sofinnova Partners, Roche Venture Fund, SR One, IP Group and Rosetta Capital. Mission Therapeutics was founded in 2011 and is based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK.

For more information, please visit our website, www.missiontherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Mission Therapeutics to Participate in Upcoming SVB Leerink Biopharma Private Company Connect Event

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CAMBRIDGE, UK– 22 April 2021 – Mission Therapeutics (“Mission”), a drug discovery and development company focused on selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), today announced that members of its management will be attending the upcoming SVB Leerink Biopharma Private Company Connect Event.

The event, which will take place virtually on 6-7 May 2021, is intended to bring together private companies with institutional investors and to facilitate discussions on the trends and opportunities shaping the future of healthcare.

For individuals interested in attending the conference, please contact SVB Leerink for more information.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mission Therapeutics Ltd
Anker Lundemose MD PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1223 607 340

Instinctif Partners
Melanie Toyne-Sewell / Katie Duffell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 2013
missiontherapeutics@instinctif.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Mission Therapeutics

Mission Therapeutics is an early-stage drug development company targeting the ubiquitin pathway for the treatment of kidney disease, neurodegenerative disease, rare mitochondrial diseases and fibrosis. The Company has built a leading platform for the discovery and development of first-in-class, small molecule drugs that selectively target deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) – an emerging drug class that is attracting significant commercial interest in the area of protein homeostasis.

Mission has strong links with key academic and research centers, including Prof. Steve Jackson’s Cancer Research UK Laboratories at the University of Cambridge Gurdon Institute, and leading UK centres in neurodegenerative diseases. The Company also has secured major industry partnerships, including its collaboration with AbbVie in November 2018, for the research and preclinical development of specified DUB inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. The Company is managed by a team with broad international, commercial and clinical-science experience.

To date the Company has received £73 million /$101 million in funding and its investors comprise blue chip institutional and corporate investors including: Pfizer Venture Investments, Sofinnova Partners, Roche Venture Fund, SR One, IP Group and Rosetta Capital. Mission Therapeutics was founded in 2011 and is based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK.

For more information, please visit our website, www.missiontherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Mission Therapeutics Nominates First Development Candidates Targeting USP30

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CAMBRIDGE, UK– 25 March 2021 – Mission Therapeutics (“Mission”), a drug discovery and development company focused on selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), has nominated the first two development candidates from its in-house USP30 inhibitor program.

USP30 inhibitor candidates MTX652 and MTX114 will be advanced through preclinical good laboratory practice (GLP) toxicology studies during 2021, with a view to initiating clinical studies in early 2022.

Over 100 human DUBs have been identified to date, with many different functions in diverse cellular processes. These versatile enzymes are attracting increasing interest as possible drug targets due to numerous links with disease pathologies.

DUB USP30 plays a central role in controlling the quality of mitochondria by regulating mitophagy, the process by which dysfunctional mitochondria are degraded. Inhibition of USP30 promotes mitophagy and therefore increases clearance of impaired mitochondria, potentially improving cellular health and longevity.

Targeting this mitochondrial-associated DUB with selective inhibitors has the potential to treat a range of diseases, including renal diseases, such as acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), neurodegenerative diseases, and rare mitochondrial diseases.

Commenting on the milestone, Dr Anker Lundemose, CEO of Mission Therapeutics said: “Nominating our first in-house development candidates targeting USP30 is another great step for Mission and further evidence of the quality and capabilities of our DUB inhibitor discovery platform. We are looking forward to the next exciting phase of development as we progress these lead assets into the clinic.”

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mission Therapeutics Ltd
Anker Lundemose MD PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1223 607 340

Instinctif Partners
Melanie Toyne-Sewell / Katie Duffell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 2013
missiontherapeutics@instinctif.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Mission Therapeutics

Mission Therapeutics is an early-stage drug development company targeting the ubiquitin pathway for the treatment of kidney disease, neurodegenerative disease, rare mitochondrial diseases and fibrosis. The Company has built a leading platform for the discovery and development of first-in-class, small molecule drugs that selectively target deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) – an emerging drug class that is attracting significant commercial interest in the area of protein homeostasis.

Mission has strong links with key academic and research centers, including Prof. Steve Jackson’s Cancer Research UK Laboratories at the University of Cambridge Gurdon Institute, and leading UK centres in neurodegenerative diseases. The Company also has secured major industry partnerships, including its collaboration with AbbVie in November 2018, for the research and preclinical development of specified DUB inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. The Company is managed by a team with broad international, commercial and clinical-science experience.

To date the Company has received £73 million /$101 million in funding and its investors comprise blue chip institutional and corporate investors including: Pfizer Venture Investments, Sofinnova Partners, Roche Venture Fund, SR One, IP Group and Rosetta Capital. Mission Therapeutics was founded in 2011 and is based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK.

For more information, please visit our website, www.missiontherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Mission Therapeutics Welcomes Co-founder of Rosetta Capital, Jonathan Hepple, to its Board of Directors

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• Appointment follows Rosetta Capital acquisition of shareholding in Mission from Schroder Adveq

CAMBRIDGE, UK– 24 March 2021 – Mission Therapeutics (“Mission”), a drug discovery and development company focused on selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), today announces the appointment of Jonathan Hepple to the Company’s Board as a Non-Executive Director.

Jonathan is joining Mission’s Board of Directors following the purchase of Schroder Adveq’s entire holdings in Mission by Rosetta Capital, of which he is co-founder. The transaction was completed earlier this month as part of the sale of a portfolio of seven assets, including holdings in Carrick Therapeutics, PsiOxus Therapeutics, Mereo BioPharma, Inivata, Immunocore and ReNeuron, as well as Mission.

Jonathan brings to Mission more than 20 years’ investment experience in the life sciences industry. Since founding Rosetta Capital, a leading life sciences-focused international secondary venture firm, Jonathan has held the position of Director. Alongside this role, he is also Strategic Advisor to Oxford Sciences Innovation.

Jonathan’s previous roles include Founder and Director of BioScience Managers and Investment Analyst at Rothschild Asset Management. He was also a Partner at Seroba Life Sciences, where he was on the Boards of portfolio companies Covagen and Opsona.

An experienced Non-Executive Director, Jonathan has also acted on the Boards of numerous other life sciences companies, most recently Aprea and Clanotech. Before that, Jonathan held Board positions and was actively engaged in portfolio companies such as Catalyst Biosciences, GlycoMimetics, Novimmune, Procertus and Tranzyme and worked closely with GeminX, Polyphor and Zealand.

Jonathan holds a PhD in Cancer Research from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Oxford.

Commenting on the appointment, Dr Anker Lundemose, CEO of Mission Therapeutics said: “We are pleased to welcome Jon, an experienced Non-Executive Director, to our Board. With a history of diligently supporting and engaging with biotechnology companies throughout their growth, Jon will be a real asset to our team. We are happy to have the support and commitment of both Jon personally and Rosetta Capital as a new shareholder.

“We would also like to thank Erwin Boos of Schroder Adveq for his contributions to the Board prior to and during this period of transition.”

Jonathan Hepple added: “Despite the current global challenges, Mission has continued to go from strength to strength. The expansion of its senior team and repertoire of high calibre partnerships, such as its collaboration with AbbVie and expanded relationship with Pfizer, are indicative of the growth and huge potential of the company. I am delighted to be joining the Board at this pivotal time.”

Jonathan Hepple. High-resolution image available on request.

 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mission Therapeutics Ltd
Anker Lundemose MD PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1223 607 340

Instinctif Partners
Melanie Toyne-Sewell / Katie Duffell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 2013
missiontherapeutics@instinctif.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Mission Therapeutics

Mission Therapeutics is an early-stage drug development company targeting the ubiquitin pathway for the treatment of kidney disease, neurodegenerative disease, rare mitochondrial diseases and fibrosis. The Company has built a leading platform for the discovery and development of first-in-class, small molecule drugs that selectively target deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) – an emerging drug class that is attracting significant commercial interest in the area of protein homeostasis.

Mission has strong links with key academic and research centers, including Prof. Steve Jackson’s Cancer Research UK Laboratories at the University of Cambridge Gurdon Institute, and leading UK centres in neurodegenerative diseases. The Company also has secured major industry partnerships, including its collaboration with AbbVie in November 2018, for the research and preclinical development of specified DUB inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. The Company is managed by a team with broad international, commercial and clinical-science experience.

To date the Company has received £73 million /$101 million in funding and its investors comprise blue chip institutional and corporate investors including: Pfizer Venture Investments, Sofinnova Partners, Roche Venture Fund, SR One, IP Group and Rosetta Capital. Mission Therapeutics was founded in 2011 and is based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK.

For more information, please visit our website, www.missiontherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Mission Therapeutics CSO to Present at the Targeted Protein Degradation Europe Summit

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CAMBRIDGE, UK– 15 March 2021 – Mission Therapeutics (“Mission”), a drug discovery and development company focused on selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), has announced today that Paul Thompson, Chief Scientific Officer, will present at the Targeted Protein Degradation Europe Summit (16-18 March).

Paul Thompson will present on 18 March at 14:05 GMT, discussing how deubiquitylating (DUB) enzymes can be targeted for the treatment of human diseases. As an example, Paul will examine Mission’s lead in-house DUB inhibitor target, USP30.

The Targeted Protein Degradation Europe Summit was created with the goal of accelerating the translation of selective bioavailable and effective protein degraders into clinical trials. The Summit provides a platform of learning, discovery, and networking opportunities, to hear about the latest developments and advancements, and get invaluable guidance from leaders in the field of protein degradation. The event brings together over 100 biopharmaceutical professionals to capitalise on this emerging therapeutic class and make targeted protein degradation a blockbuster therapeutic approach that improves patient outcomes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mission Therapeutics Ltd
Anker Lundemose MD PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1223 607 340

Instinctif Partners
Melanie Toyne-Sewell / Katie Duffell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 2013
missiontherapeutics@instinctif.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Mission Therapeutics

Mission Therapeutics is an early-stage drug development company targeting the ubiquitin pathway for the treatment of kidney disease, neurodegenerative disease, rare mitochondrial diseases and fibrosis. The Company has built a leading platform for the discovery and development of first-in-class, small molecule drugs that selectively target deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) – an emerging drug class that is attracting significant commercial interest in the area of protein homeostasis.

Mission has strong links with key academic and research centers, including Prof. Steve Jackson’s Cancer Research UK Laboratories at the University of Cambridge Gurdon Institute, and leading UK centres in neurodegenerative diseases. The Company also has secured major industry partnerships, including its collaboration with AbbVie in November 2018, for the research and preclinical development of specified DUB inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. The Company is managed by a team with broad international, commercial and clinical-science experience.

To date the Company has received £73 million /$101 million in funding and its investors comprise blue chip institutional and corporate investors including: Pfizer Venture Investments, Sofinnova Partners, Roche Venture Fund, SR One, IP Group and Schroder Adveq. Mission Therapeutics was founded in 2011 and is based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK.

For more information, please visit our website, www.missiontherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Mission Therapeutics CEO to Present at the Sachs Annual European Life Sciences CEO Forum

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CAMBRIDGE, UK– 9 March 2021 – Mission Therapeutics (“Mission”), a drug discovery and development company focused on selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), announced today that Dr Anker Lundemose, CEO, will present at Sachs’ 14th Annual European Life Sciences CEO Forum.

Anker Lundemose will present as part of a panel on 11 March at 15:10 CET discussing Mission’s Platform Technologies & Novel Therapeutics.

The Sachs Annual European Life Sciences CEO Forum, is a global big-pharma industry event that addresses the main challenges each year in investment, partnering and alliance management. The conference takes place over two days and features high-level speeches, panel discussions and spotlight showcases by leading industry corporates. It also brings together established public, private, emerging and seed companies, to offer innovative solutions, investment seeking and partnering opportunities with its global company showcase.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mission Therapeutics Ltd
Anker Lundemose MD PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1223 607 340

Instinctif Partners
Melanie Toyne-Sewell / Katie Duffell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 2013
missiontherapeutics@instinctif.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Mission Therapeutics

Mission Therapeutics is an early-stage drug development company targeting the ubiquitin pathway for the treatment of kidney disease, neurodegenerative disease, rare mitochondrial diseases and fibrosis. The Company has built a leading platform for the discovery and development of first-in-class, small molecule drugs that selectively target deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) – an emerging drug class that is attracting significant commercial interest in the area of protein homeostasis.

Mission has strong links with key academic and research centers, including Prof. Steve Jackson’s Cancer Research UK Laboratories at the University of Cambridge Gurdon Institute, and leading UK centres in neurodegenerative diseases. The Company also has secured major industry partnerships, including its collaboration with AbbVie in November 2018, for the research and preclinical development of specified DUB inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. The Company is managed by a team with broad international, commercial and clinical-science experience.

To date the Company has received £73 million /$101 million in funding and its investors comprise blue chip institutional and corporate investors including: Pfizer Venture Investments, Sofinnova Partners, Roche Venture Fund, SR One, IP Group and Schroder Adveq. Mission Therapeutics was founded in 2011 and is based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK.

For more information, please visit our website, www.missiontherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Mission Therapeutics Appoints Dr Suhail Nurbhai as Chief Medical Officer

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CAMBRIDGE, UK– 2 November 2020 – Mission Therapeutics, a drug discovery and development company focused on selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), has appointed Dr Suhail Nurbhai as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with immediate effect.

Dr Nurbhai has more than 25 years of experience and a strong track record in the strategic and operational leadership of all phases of clinical research and development at companies across Europe and the US. He joins Mission from VHsquared, where he held the position of CMO since 2014.

Prior to VHsquared, Suhail was Senior Vice President and Head of Development and Medical Affairs for Shionogi in Europe. He joined Shionogi from Takeda where he was Vice President and Head of Clinical and Analytical Science in Europe, with responsibility for all Clinical Science activities in Neurosciences, Cardiovascular/Renal/Metabolic, Oncology, Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary and Respiratory Medicine, as well as Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Writing, Statistics and Data Management.

Suhail’s initial industry experience was at Pfizer, where he spent 12 years, initially in Sandwich, UK and then at Global R&D Headquarters in Connecticut, USA. During his time at Pfizer he held roles of increasing responsibility across multiple therapeutic areas including GI/GU, anti-bacterial, sexual medicine and anti-fungal, prior to completing his time at Pfizer as Head of Neuroscience Clinical R&D at the Groton site in Connecticut.

During his career he has led teams bringing multiple compounds from pre-clinical phase into clinical studies in both Europe and US, and achieved multiple successful NDA and MAA submissions and approvals.

Suhail qualified in Medicine at Dundee University in Scotland and completed his post-graduate medical training at Hope Hospital in the University of Manchester.

Commenting on the appointment, Dr Anker Lundemose, CEO of Mission Therapeutics said: “We are pleased to be welcoming Suhail to further strengthen Mission’s leadership team. His in-depth knowledge and proven track record in clinical research will be invaluable as we work to bring our first-in-class USP30 inhibitor compound into the clinic. Suhail’s appointment is the last of a series of organisational changes, including the promotions of Dr Paul Thompson and Dr Nick Edmunds, to ready the Company for this next phase.”

Dr Suhail Nurbhai added: “It’s great to be joining Mission at such an exciting time for the Company. The ongoing collaboration with AbbVie and recently signed agreement with Pfizer represent solid industry validation of the Company’s approach and ground-breaking technology. I look forward to building on this success progressing its lead assets into the clinic.”

Dr Suhail Nurbhai. High-resolution images available on request.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mission Therapeutics Ltd
Anker Lundemose MD PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1223 607 340

Instinctif Partners
Melanie Toyne-Sewell / Katie Duffell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 2013
missiontherapeutics@instinctif.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Mission Therapeutics

Mission Therapeutics is an early-stage drug development company targeting the ubiquitin pathway for the treatment of kidney disease, neurodegenerative disease, rare mitochondrial diseases and fibrosis. The Company has built a leading platform for the discovery and development of first-in-class, small molecule drugs that selectively target deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) – an emerging drug class that is attracting significant commercial interest in the area of protein homeostasis.

Mission has strong links with key academic and research centers, including Prof. Steve Jackson’s Cancer Research UK Laboratories at the University of Cambridge Gurdon Institute, and leading UK centres in neurodegenerative diseases. The Company also has secured major industry partnerships, including its collaboration with AbbVie in November 2018, for the research and preclinical development of specified DUB inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. The Company is managed by a team with broad international, commercial and clinical-science experience.

To date the Company has received £73 million /$101 million in funding and its investors comprise blue chip institutional and corporate investors including: Pfizer Venture Investments, Sofinnova Partners, Roche Venture Fund, SR One, IP Group and Schroders Adveq. Mission Therapeutics was founded in 2011 and is based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK.

For more information, please visit our website, www.missiontherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Key Appointments Strengthen Mission Therapeutics’ Senior Management Team

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CAMBRIDGE, UK– 4 August 2020 – Mission Therapeutics (“Mission”), a drug discovery and development company focused on selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), today announced the promotions of Dr Paul Thompson to CSO and Dr Nick Edmunds to CTO with immediate effect.

Dr Paul Thompson (CSO)

In his new role, Dr Thompson assumes responsibility for Mission’s discovery, validation and translational science activities, as well as biomarker research and target selection on novel DUBs.

Dr Thompson has ~18 years’ experience in translational research and early clinical development. He joined Mission as Medical Director for CNS in 2016, and in 2018 was promoted to Vice President of Clinical Development.

Previously, he has worked at ONO Pharma UK, where he was Clinical Science Director, and GlaxoSmithKline, where he led global project teams as Director of Discovery Medicine in Neurology, following earlier roles leading laboratory biomarker research and experimental medicine studies. Dr Thompson holds a PhD in Immuno- and Cell Biology from University College London and an MBiochem from the University of Oxford.

Dr Nick Edmunds (CTO)

Dr Edmunds assumes responsibility for Mission’s world-leading DUB platform and chemistry, in addition to exploratory toxicology and ADME activities.

With over 15 years’ pharmaceutical industry experience, Dr Edmunds has a track record in drug discovery and early clinical development. He joined Mission as a Senior Director in September 2018 from AstraZeneca and was promoted later that year to Vice President and Head of DUB Discovery.

At AstraZeneca Dr Edmunds held senior roles in Drug Safety and Metabolism, including Senior Director, Head of New Modalities and Director of Safety Pharmacology. Prior to that, he was a Research Fellow at Pfizer Global Research and Development, US, and the Cardiovascular Discipline Leader in Global Safety Pharmacology at Pfizer Global Research and Development, UK. Dr Edmunds holds a PhD from the Department of Pharmacology, University of Bath, and a BSc in Pharmacology from the University of Leeds.

Commenting on the appointments, Dr Anker Lundemose, CEO of Mission Therapeutics, said: “We are very pleased to be able to make these well-deserved promotions. Both Paul and Nick have already made substantial contributions to the advancement of Mission’s platform and pipeline. They will continue to play a pivotal role as the Company embarks upon the next exciting stage in its development, to continue progress of the AbbVie and Pfizer collaborations and bring our first-in-class USP30 inhibitor into the clinic.”

Dr Paul Thompson (left) and Dr Nick Edmunds (right). High-resolution images available on request.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mission Therapeutics Ltd
Anker Lundemose MD PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1223 607 340

Instinctif Partners
Melanie Toyne-Sewell / Katie Duffell
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7457 2013
E: missiontherapeutics@instinctif.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Mission Therapeutics

Mission Therapeutics is an early-stage drug development company targeting the ubiquitin pathway for the treatment of kidney disease, neurodegenerative disease, rare mitochondrial diseases and fibrosis. The Company has built a leading platform for the discovery and development of first-in-class, small molecule drugs that selectively target deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs) – an emerging drug class that is attracting significant commercial interest in the area of protein homeostasis.

Mission has strong links with key academic and research centers, including Prof. Steve Jackson’s Cancer Research UK Laboratories at the University of Cambridge Gurdon Institute, and leading UK centres in neurodegenerative diseases. The Company also has secured major industry partnerships, including its collaboration with AbbVie in November 2018, for the research and preclinical development of specified DUB inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. The Company is managed by a team with broad international, commercial and clinical-science experience.

To date the Company has received £73 million / $101 million in funding and its investors comprise blue chip institutional and corporate investors including: Pfizer Venture Investments, Sofinnova Partners, Roche Venture Fund, SR One, IP Group and Schroders Adveq. Mission Therapeutics was founded in 2011 and is based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK.

For more information, please visit our website, www.missiontherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.