Barbara Pavik, Founder of Asceneuron

About Barbara Pavik

Barbara Angehrn Pavik is the Chief Executive Officer of Asceneuron, a clinical-stage biotech company developing orally bioavailable therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. She successfully secured a $100 million oversubscribed Series C financing round in July 2024 to advance Asceneuron's lead asset ASN51 into Phase 2 clinical development. As of 2026, she has transitioned to serve as CEO of Numab Therapeutics, having previously held the CEO role at Asceneuron.

Barbara Pavik at a glance

• Company: Asceneuron
• Total raised: $100M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: Novo Holdings, EQT Group Life Sciences, OrbiMed, SR One, M Ventures, Sofinnova Partners
• Location: Lausanne, Vaud, CH

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