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Prior to his current role, Ken had very extensive experience of the Biotechnology sector. In reverse order he was: Executive Chairman of Q-Chip a Cardiff, Wales based life science company developing novel delayed release formulations of drugs (merged with Midatech and the joint company listed on AIM in 2015). Founder and CEO of Arrow Therapeutics Ltd (a specialised antiviral drug discovery company acquired by Astra-Zeneca PLC for $150 million in February 2007). Professor at UCL and Deputy Director of the Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research where he had responsibility for commercial activity including setting up five biotechnology start-up companies. He was a senior Pharmaceutical executive with the Wellcome Foundation which he decided to leave at the Wellcome/Glaxo merger. He has had a successful academic career in the UK and USA.
He is an expert virologist and has been involved in the development of multiple drugs including anti-viral compounds against herpes viruses, HIV, Hepatitis C and RSV.
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London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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2011
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Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical, Therapeutics
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Ken Powell is the Executive Chairman of the Board at ReViral, based in Europe. With a background in Biotechnology, Ken Powell has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Ken Powell studied B.Sc Microbiology & Chemistry @ University of Reading. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.
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Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Money Raised |
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May 20, 2011 | Q Chip | Series C - Q Chip | 6.0M |
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