DeSci Applied Research is a passion driven research project, founded on expertise in drug development, and with a focus on rare diseases. The team is committed to enabling collaboration and transforming business models to overcome the most prevalent barriers to applying advanced medicinal technologies for disenfranchised patient groups.
Global collaboration on scientific progress, leveraging digital technology and diverse stakeholders to overcome barriers in the healthcare economy
Where technical innovations are optimized for industrial applications and societal benefits
Solving the problem of deploying Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products into the area of Rare Disease
The goal of DeSci Applied Research is to accelerate the ongoing global research into treating patients of rare diseases with genetic medicine.
Our foundational hypothesis to achieve this ambition is that more open scientific collaboration enables network effects to overcome cost, risk, and funding barriers.
Head of Research
With 14 years of experience in the technical development and manufacturing of biological therapeutics including monoclonal antibodies and viral vectored gene therapies, Chris has a deep understanding of the challenges to research development. He is challenging the status quo to find new ways to develop drugs so that all patients have the opportunity to live a better life.
Operations
Alison led a career in the pharmaceutical industry automating manufacturing and research and development processes. She has spent the last two years in European patient advocacy collaborating with patient organizations and global teams to coordinate and deliver programs for the patient community.