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Management and Research Team

Steven Laken, PhD

Robert Bowles, PhD

Steven Laken, PhD

CEO

With deep experience in biotechnology and life sciences leadership, Steven oversees scientific strategy, fundraising, and partnerships.

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Sara Cipolat, PhD

Robert Bowles, PhD

Steven Laken, PhD

VP

 Spearheads operational execution and scientific program management. With a background in drug discovery and development, Sara  bridges lab science and translational milestones. 

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Raquel Riera

Robert Bowles, PhD

Robert Bowles, PhD

Chief of Staff

 Ensures seamless coordination across research, business development, and investor relations. With strong project management and cross-functional leadership experience  supports the CEO and leadership team. 

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Robert Bowles, PhD

Robert Bowles, PhD

Robert Bowles, PhD

Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Research in Biomedical Engineering 

With a focus on osteoarthritis research. Also serving as an Adjunct Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Utah. Additionally, Robby is a Scientific Founder and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board.

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Scientific Advisory Board

Ali Mobasheri, D.Phil

Tobias Winkler, MD, PhD

Ali Mobasheri, D.Phil

Professor at the University of Oulu (Finland), specializing in biochemical markers and osteoarthritis research. He is a Past President of OARSI (Osteoarthritis Research Society International) and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board.

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Laura Stone, PhD

Tobias Winkler, MD, PhD

Ali Mobasheri, D.Phil

Professor of Anesthesiology and a contributor to osteoarthritis research at University of Minnesota, Laura also serves on the Scientific Advisory Board.

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Tobias Winkler, MD, PhD

Tobias Winkler, MD, PhD

Tobias Winkler, MD, PhD

Executive Board Member of the ATIO (Advanced Therapies in Orthopedics Foundation), and also a professor and researcher at Charité in Berlin, specializing in biomedical engineering and osteoarthritis research, and serving on the Scientific Advisory Board.

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