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Amporin

Basel, CH · 2 known investors

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Amporin Pharmaceuticals develops small-molecule drugs targeting toxic membrane pores formed by misfolded protein oligomers to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Type 2 diabetes. The company aims to slow or halt disease progression and enable functional recovery in patients with protein misfolding and aggregation disorders.

Founders & leadership

KSKelvin Stott
Kelvin StottCEO and CofounderKelvin Stott brings over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D strategy, drug discovery and development, portfolio management, and business operations across biotech startups and venture capital. He holds expertise in innovation and performance management, having worked in strategy consulting and led multiple drug development programs.
HSHervé Schaffhauser
Hervé SchaffhauserCSO and CofounderHervé Schaffhauser is a neuropharmacologist with over 20 years of drug development experience spanning target validation, preclinical studies, and Phase 1 clinical trials across pharmaceutical companies and startups. He has contributed to regulatory submissions and led preclinical programs involving small-molecule and large-molecule therapeutics including mRNA and AAV-based approaches.
DUDaniel Umbricht
Daniel UmbrichtCMO and CofounderHe has expertise in early clinical development, translational neuroscience, electrophysiology, and clinical research methodology, with prior work in schizophrenia and mood disorder research.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Amporin do?
Amporin Pharmaceuticals develops small-molecule drugs targeting toxic membrane pores formed by misfolded protein oligomers to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Type 2 diabetes. The company aims to slow or halt disease progression and enable functional recovery in patients with protein misfolding and aggregation disorders.
Who founded Amporin?
Amporin was founded by Kelvin Stott, Hervé Schaffhauser, Daniel Umbricht.
Who are Amporin's investors?
Amporin's investors include Kickfund, Venture Kick.
Where is Amporin headquartered?
Amporin is headquartered in Basel, CH.