Alain Baron

About Alain Baron

Alain Baron, M.D., is the co-founder of Escient Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California. The company develops novel therapies targeting Mas-Related G Protein-Coupled Receptors to treat chronic pruritus and other sensory disorders. Escient Pharmaceuticals has raised $238.0M across three funding rounds.

Alain Baron at a glance

• Company: Escient Pharmaceuticals
• Total raised: $238M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: Abingworth, Forge Life Science Partners, NEA, 5AM Ventures, Access Biotechnology, Atlas Venture
• Location: San Diego, United States

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