Samuel Waksal, Founder of Graviton Bioscience

About Samuel Waksal

Samuel Waksal, Ph.D., is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Graviton Bioscience, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing selective ROCK2 inhibitors for rare brain disorders and neurological conditions. He is a veteran biopharmaceutical entrepreneur who previously founded ImClone Systems, Kadmon Biopharmaceuticals, and MeiraGTx, bringing decades of experience in drug development and company leadership. His latest venture, Graviton, focuses on therapies targeting the Rho/ROCK2 pathway to treat conditions such as brainstem cavernous malformations.

Samuel Waksal at a glance

• Company: Graviton Bioscience
• Total raised: $10M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: Sanofi, Enavate Sciences, Ovid Therapeutics
• Location: New York, NY

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