Zhen Li, Founder of ADARx Pharmaceuticals

About Zhen Li

Zhen Li is the CEO of ADARx Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biotechnology company located in San Diego, specializing in developing next-generation RNA therapeutics. Her background includes a Ph.D. in chemistry and chemical biology from Harvard, and prior experience at Merck, which inspired her to pursue a career in biopharma. ADARx Pharmaceuticals recently closed an oversubscribed $200 million Series C financing round to advance its clinical programs for diseases like hereditary angioedema and other complement-mediated conditions.

Zhen Li at a glance

• Company: ADARx Pharmaceuticals
• Total raised: $200M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: Bain Capital Life Sciences, TCGX, Blackrock, Commodore Capital, Cormorant Asset Management, HBM Healthcare Investments
• Location: San Diego, United States

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