Meet the Team
Somer Baburek, MBACo-Founder & CEO
Experienced leader in life science start-ups, including Rx drug development, clinical operations, FDA regulation, and achieving successful exit.
Paul Castella, PhD, MBACo-Founder & Board Chairman
Successful serial life science entrepreneur, multiple successful exits, 20+ years in biotech commercialization, and VC investing.
Bruce Nicholson, PhDCo-Founder & CSO
Decorated researcher, discovered the first connexin, 40+ years studying their function, co-inventor of the technology.
Nameer Kirma, PhDCo-Founder & Chair Scientific Advisory
Expert in disorders of the female reproductive tract and disease progression & pathology, co-inventor of
the technology.
Dr. Wendy Smith, MHABoard Member
Nationally recognized healthcare leader in employee benefits, value-based care, managing populations in Managed Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Dual Eligible, and Commercial benefits. Expertise in direct employer contracting, disruptive healthcare innovation, diversity in healthcare and Artificial Intelligence in medical data.
Gobie WalsdorfBoard Member
President of Mission Pharmacal, large privately held pharmaceutical and med device company, industry leader in women’s health, 20+ years successful commercialization, marketing, and
distribution of innovative products.