What's at stake: Entrepreneurial scientist Iona Weir hopes she and her backers can exit Weir Science to a big pharma buyer after successful clinical trials on her hero ingredient Myrecil, which treats women who have Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).
Background: Weir applied to human cells her scientific know-how on reversing cell death in plants, developing a patented skincare range. She is now seeing FDA approval for its use for GSM. She needs to upgrade to GMP manufacturing to interest pharma buyers.
Key players: Iona Weir, Weir Science, FDA, Daniel Barnes, Paul Dallimore, John Kitto.
One of the most famous quotes from the long-running BBC comedy series Blackadder is when Edmund Blackadder’s sidekick Baldrick says: “My Lord, I have a cunning plan.”
So, too, does Kiwi scientist and company CEO Dr Iona Weir. Her company, Weir Science, recently successfully completed a
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What's at stake: Entrepreneurial scientist Iona Weir hopes she and her backers can exit Weir Science to a big pharma buyer after successful clinical trials on her hero ingredient Myrecil, which treats women who have Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).
Background: Weir applied to human cells her scientific know-how on reversing cell death in plants, developing a patented skincare range. She is now seeing FDA approval for its use for GSM. She needs to upgrade to GMP manufacturing to interest pharma buyers.
Key players: Iona Weir, Weir Science, FDA, Daniel Barnes, Paul Dallimore, John Kitto.
