Where does Eileen Carry, PhD work?

Eileen Carry, PhD is Founder of Zena Therapeutics.

What companies did Eileen Carry, PhD found?

Eileen Carry, PhD founded Zena Therapeutics.

Where did Eileen Carry, PhD go to school?

Eileen Carry, PhD studied at Rutgers University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Medicinal Chemistry).

Eileen Carry, PhD

Founder

Founder at Zena Therapeutics

North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

FoundedZena Therapeutics

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Eileen Carry, PhD, is a medicinal chemist and the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Zena Therapeutics Inc., which is developing alternatives to benzodiazepines for acute anxiety and substance withdrawal in individuals at high risk of overdose. Her doctoral research at Rutgers identified partial GABA-A receptor positive allosteric modulators with nanomolar potency and a ceiling effect on respiratory depression. As CSO, she has led the company's preclinical development and secured NIH/NIDA funding and exclusive patent rights, drawing on more than eight years in drug discovery.

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Foundation Venture Capital Group, LLCPrinceton · $500K checks · since 2023

Co-founders at Zena Therapeutics

Eileen CarryChief Scientific Officer | co-Founder

Ariane VasilatisChief Executive Officer | co-Founder

Experience

Zena Therapeutics Inc.Chief Scientific Officercurrent2023 — presentPrinceton, New Jersey, United States
Zena Therapeutics Inc.Chief Scientific Officercurrent2022 — presentPrinceton, New Jersey, United States
Rutgers UniversityResearch Scientist2021 — 2025
Rutgers UniversityPrincipal Investigator NJHF Innovation Grant2019 — 2022New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Rutgers UniversityGraduate Research Associate2015 — 2021
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)Start an SUD Start-up Challenge Team Leader2022
National Science Foundation (NSF)Co-entrepreneurial Lead NSF-funded National Innovation Corps (ICorps)2022

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Medicinal Chemistry

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Who is Eileen Carry, PhD?: Eileen Carry, PhD, is a medicinal chemist and the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Zena Therapeutics Inc., which is developing alternatives to benzodiazepines for acute anxiety and substance withdrawal in individuals at high risk of overdose. Her doctoral research at Rutgers identified partial GABA-A receptor positive allosteric modulators with nanomolar potency and a ceiling effect on respiratory depression. As CSO, she has led the company's preclinical development and secured NIH/NIDA funding and exclusive patent rights, drawing on more than eight years in drug discovery.
Where does Eileen Carry, PhD work?: Eileen Carry, PhD is Founder of Zena Therapeutics.
What companies did Eileen Carry, PhD found?: Eileen Carry, PhD founded Zena Therapeutics.
Where did Eileen Carry, PhD go to school?: Eileen Carry, PhD studied at Rutgers University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Medicinal Chemistry).

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