Avana
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Avana Health is a women's health company developing uterine health treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), and is preparing for its first clinical trials. Its treatments target unmet needs in maternal and gynecological care and are intended to be affordable and accessible to providers globally.
Founders & leadership
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John MoreheadInventor, President & Chief Technology Officer
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Peter PacultChief Executive OfficerPeter Pacult co-founded Avana Health and serves as its CEO; he previously worked in finance for 11 years at a family business, rising to Vice President and Director of Research and Development, and held operational and strategic roles at a pharmaceutical startup focused on cardiovascular and metabolic disease treatment.
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Michael RoyalsChief Science OfficerMichael Royals is Chief Science Officer at Avana Health, where he leads the development of uterine health treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage. He has held leadership roles in medical product development spanning business development, preclinical and clinical evaluation, regulatory affairs, and market development, with recent experience integrating immunization technology into international public health programs.
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Howard SettleChief Financial OfficerHoward Settle is an executive and entrepreneur who previously founded a company that reached $750M valuation and subsequently donated significant wealth to charitable causes. He is an angel investor in Avana Health, a women's health company developing treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage.
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Angela MoreheadDirector of Research
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Avana do?
- Avana Health is a women's health company developing uterine health treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), and is preparing for its first clinical trials. Its treatments target unmet needs in maternal and gynecological care and are intended to be affordable and accessible to providers globally.
- Who founded Avana?
- Avana was founded by John Morehead.
- Who are Avana's investors?
- Avana's investors include Keyhorse Capital.


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