Innovation in RTP is a series of monthly discussions by various companies based in and around The Research Triangle Park. The goals are:
To build awareness of companies in and near The Research Triangle Park, of their local and global impact
To strengthen the community of professionals in the Park, with the hope of increasing innovation and new business opportunities
Upcoming Events
All sessions are held at RTP Headquarters, 12 Davis Drive
LinkedIn Group: Innovation in RTP Speaker Series [visit]
Hosted by the Research Triangle Foundation [visit]
Next Event
Wednesday – May 9th, 4-5:00 pm
RTP Headquarters, 12 Davis Drive
To RSVP
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Topic: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR ANTI-PARASITIC DRUG DISCOVERY, Presented by SCYNEXIS
SCYNEXIS is a drug discovery and development company located in Research Triangle Park. SCYNEXIS has a long-standing commitment to the discovery of anti-parasitic drugs for Human Health (Neglected Tropical Diseases), Animal Health and Public Health. To achieve this SCYNEXIS has developed a state-of-the art-platform to allow for the assessment of chemical libraries against over 30 parasite species relevant to global health. SCYNEXIS has targeted Biotechs as rich sources of innovation for evaluation of anti-parasitic activity. SCYNEXIS has a proven track record of success in the identification of chemical series with anti-parasitic properties that are currently being evaluated in animal and human clinical studies. This experience has allowed SCYNEXIS to create an innovative business model that builds potential partnerships between Biotechs and Human Health, Animal Health and Public Health organizations. Kerrie Powell, Business Development Director, Integrated Parasitology Kerrie Powell joined SCYNEXIS in 2003. She was previously employed by Aventis CropScience and Bayer CropScience in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina as a molecular biologist in the Insect Genomics group. Powell joined SCYNEXIS to establish the parasitology screening platforms for the company’s animal health business collaborations and in 2006 became Animal Health Biology Manager. In this role, she continued to expand the company’s Integrated Parasitology platform. In 2012, she became the Director of Business Development for the Integrated Parasitology Business Unit. Powell received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Florida. For more information about the Innovation in RTP speaker series or if you would like to sponsor an event, contact Lee Clark-Sellers at klclark@nc.rr.com.