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Fernando Alarcon

MBA at Ilico Genetics

Greater Philadelphia

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Fernando Alarcon is the co-founder and CEO of Ilico Genetics, a company developing a methylated-DNA liquid biopsy to detect gastric cancer early from a blood draw in high-risk patients, such as those with intestinal metaplasia and atrophic gastritis. The company holds an exclusive license from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, has raised over $1 million, won the Judge's Choice and Audience awards at Ben Franklin Venture Idol 2024, and has begun early engagement with the FDA. Prior to Ilico, Alarcon worked in corporate finance and M&A advisory across Latin America, including valuations, capital raises, and growth strategy in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

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Who is Fernando Alarcon?
Fernando Alarcon is the co-founder and CEO of Ilico Genetics, a company developing a methylated-DNA liquid biopsy to detect gastric cancer early from a blood draw in high-risk patients, such as those with intestinal metaplasia and atrophic gastritis. The company holds an exclusive license from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, has raised over $1 million, won the Judge's Choice and Audience awards at Ben Franklin Venture Idol 2024, and has begun early engagement with the FDA. Prior to Ilico, Alarcon worked in corporate finance and M&A advisory across Latin America, including valuations, capital raises, and growth strategy in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

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