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Cytokinetics

NASDAQ: CYTK

South San Francisco, US · Founded 1998 · 798 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Cytokinetics develops potential medicines for cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases characterized by impaired muscle function. The company specializes in sarcomere-directed therapies targeting conditions involving muscle weakness, loss, and dysfunction.

Founders & leadership

Cytokinetics was founded in 1998 by James Spudich, Ronald Vale, and Lawrence S.B. Goldstein.

JS
James SpudichFounder
RV
Ronald Vale
LS
Lawrence S.B. Goldstein
RIRobert I. Blum
Robert I. BlumPresident & CEO

Board

JS
James Sabry

Investors · 1

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Cytokinetics went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Cytokinetics do?
Cytokinetics develops potential medicines for cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases characterized by impaired muscle function. The company specializes in sarcomere-directed therapies targeting conditions involving muscle weakness, loss, and dysfunction.
Who founded Cytokinetics?
Cytokinetics was founded by James Spudich, Ronald Vale, Lawrence S.B. Goldstein in 1998.
Who are Cytokinetics's investors?
Cytokinetics's investors include Foresite Capital.
Where is Cytokinetics headquartered?
Cytokinetics is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.