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Graham CareyunlockedElla: together at Dalhousie University (2006–2008)
×6Ella: together at University of Toronto
×4Ella: together at Dalhousie University
Ella: together at Immunovaccine Inc.
Executive at Virica
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Virica's investors · 2
Co-founders at Virica
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Jean-Simon DialloFounder
Experience
- EKS VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2014 — presentGreater Toronto Area, Canada
- Virica BiotechCo-Founder/Investorcurrent2025 — present
- Virica BiotechCo-founder, Chief Strategy Officer2023 — 2025
- Virica BiotechCo-founder, Chief Business Officer2019 — 2023
- Gene Therapy CanadaFoundercurrent2025 — presentCanada
- Virano TherapeuticsCEO and Co-Founder2025Toronto and Ottawa
- Antibe Therapeutics Inc.Vice President Business Development2018 — 2024Toronto, Canada Area
- TO Health!Director2019 — 2020Toronto, Canada Area
- TO Health!CEO and Director2018 — 2019Toronto, Canada Area
- TO Health!Executive Director2015 — 2018Toronto, Canada Area
- Advanced Proteome Therapeutics Corp (APTCF)Vice President Business Development2016 — 2018Vancouver, Canada Area
- Synergy Health PLCDirector Market Development (Contract)2014Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
- NordionGlobal Brand Manager, Sterilization Technologies2011 — 2014
- Immunovaccine Inc.Director Business Development2009 — 2011Halifax, Canada Area
- Immunovaccine Technologies IncDirector of Business Development2007 — 2008
- Immunovaccine Technologies IncProject Manager/Business Development2006 — 2007
- Nagy LabTechnician/Graduate Student2002 — 2005
Skills & more
Business Development1Biotechnology57Lifesciences21Technology Transfer14Vaccines10Molecular Biology9Immunology11Commercialization33Infectious Diseases5Medical Devices18Oncology6Cancer3
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Business StrategyClinical DevelopmentClinical TrialsIntellectual PropertyPharmaceutical IndustryDrug DevelopmentStart-upsLife SciencesLanguages Russian
- ICD-Rotman NFP Program — Institute of Corporate Directors
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ella Korets-Smith?
- Executive Officer at Virica
- Where does Ella Korets-Smith work?
- Ella Korets-Smith is Executive at Virica.
- Where did Ella Korets-Smith go to school?
- Ella Korets-Smith studied at University of Toronto (MSc, Medical Genetics); Dalhousie University (MBA); Forest Hill Collegiate.
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Also attended University of Toronto726
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Also attended Dalhousie University104
Graham CareyInvestment Director - Advanced Materials at Emerald Technology Ventures AgSarah ApplebaumPartner at Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.Claire FauquierVenture Partner at Brightspark VenturesLeah MorrisExecutive Director, Encode: AI for Science at Pillar VCPaige MartinManager, Portfolio Monitoring and Valuation at White Star CapitalAmy RaePartner at Vanedge Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Antibe Therapeutics Inc.1
Also worked at Synergy Health PLC1
Also worked at Immunovaccine Inc.6
Michael KalosInvestor at 82VSShermaine TilleyManaging Partner at CTI Life Sciences Fund L.P.Brian E. LoweCo-Founder at First Angel Network Association (FAN)Markus WarmuthVenture Partner at Versant VenturesAndrew HallChief Executive Officer and Secretary of Issuer at Consano BioJennifer SchmitkePresident and Chief Operating Officer of Issuer at Consano Bio
