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Lumos Pharma

Austin, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 49 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Lumos Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for rare diseases, with a lead candidate targeting Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. It also pursues partnerships to in-license or acquire additional rare disease therapeutic candidates for development and commercialization.

Founders & leadership

Lumos Pharma was founded in 2014 by Richard John Hawkins.

RJ
Richard John HawkinsFounder
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John C. McKewPresident and Chief Scientific OfficerJohn C. McKew is President and Chief Scientific Officer of Lumos Pharma. He has over 17 years of pharmaceutical research experience, including leading drug discovery and development programs in rare diseases and neglected tropical diseases at the NIH, and previously managed multi-site chemistry teams that advanced clinical candidates in inflammatory and cardiovascular disease areas.
P"Pisit "Duke" Pitukcheewanont
Pisit "Duke" PitukcheewanontChief Medical OfficerPisit Pitukcheewanont is a pediatric endocrinologist and clinical researcher with over 25 years of experience; he holds faculty positions at the Keck School of Medicine at USC and served as Clinical Director of the Pediatric Bone Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications in pediatric endocrinology and metabolic bone disorders.
LLLori Lawley
Lori LawleyChief Financial OfficerLori Lawley is Chief Financial Officer at Lumos Pharma and brings over 15 years of financial operations and accounting experience across startups, global enterprises, and industries including software, biotech, and manufacturing.
BPBrad Powers
Brad PowersChief Compliance Officer and General CounselHe holds a J.D., a Master's degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology, with prior general counsel experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing organizations across public and private settings.
CMCampbell Murray
Campbell MurrayExecutive ChairmanCampbell Murray is Executive Chairman of Lumos Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for rare diseases. He has experience in biotech leadership and venture capital investment in the life sciences sector.

Board

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Kevin M. LalandeBoard director
EJ
Edward J. MathersBoard director
GG
George Gilbert CloydBoard director
RH
Robert HeftBoard director
JS
Jon S. SaxeBoard director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$47M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2016

▶$34MraisedApr 2016 · 6 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michele ParkDirector
  • G. Gilbert CloydDirector
  • Kevin LelandeDirector
  • Robert HeftDirector
  • Cameron WheelerDirector
  • Richard John HawkinsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Edward MathersDirector
  • Jon S. SaxeDirector
  • Tracy SaxtonDirector
Offering amount
$34M
Amount sold
$34M
First sale
Apr 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$13MraisedMay 2015 · 5 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kevin M. LalandeDirector
  • Richard John HawkinsExecutive Officer, Director
  • George Gilbert CloydDirector
  • Robert HeftDirector
  • Jon S. SaxeDirector
  • Edward J. MathersDirector
Offering amount
$13M
Amount sold
$13M
First sale
Jan 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Lumos Pharma do?
Lumos Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for rare diseases, with a lead candidate targeting Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. It also pursues partnerships to in-license or acquire additional rare disease therapeutic candidates for development and commercialization.
Who founded Lumos Pharma?
Lumos Pharma was founded by Richard John Hawkins in 2014.
Who are Lumos Pharma's investors?
Lumos Pharma's investors include New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Clarus Ventures, Deerfield Management Company, Sante Health Ventures, Sante Ventures, Wellcome Trust.
How much funding has Lumos Pharma raised?
Lumos Pharma has disclosed $47M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Lumos Pharma headquartered?
Lumos Pharma is headquartered in Austin, US.