7 Founders in Durham, NC building Biotech (2026)

Founders in Durham, NC and building Biotech (8)

Founders in Durham, NC and building Biotech covers 8 founders on Atsena Therapeutics, Avalo and GeneCentric Therapeutics and 5 other companies. The most common sector is Biotech (8). Companies represented include Incyclix Bio, Opus Genetics, Pairwise Plants, Ten63 Therapeutics and Vestaron. Every founder below links to a profile with their company, backers, and the filings behind each round.

• Founders listed: 8
• Companies represented: 8
• Top sector: Biotech (8 founders)
• Top location: Durham, NC (8 founders)

• Brendan Collins — Avalo
• David B. Wilson — Ten63 Therapeutics
• Fred Eshelman — Incyclix Bio
• Juan Estupinan — Vestaron
• Michael Milburn — GeneCentric Therapeutics
• Opus Genetics CEO — Opus Genetics
• Patrick Ritschel — Atsena Therapeutics
• Tom Adams — Pairwise Plants

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