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Actio Biosciences Appoints Dimitrios Arkilo, M.D., As Chief Medical Officer

PRIVATEAug 20, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Medical Officer

Company

Actio Biosciences

Dimitrios Arkilo

San DiegoBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Description

Actio Biosciences announced the appointment of Dimitrios Arkilo, M.D., as chief medical officer (CMO). Dr. Arkilo, a trained pediatric neurologist with significant experience in childhood epilepsy, succeeds former CMO, Sam Collins, MBBS, Ph.D., who will remain a consultant with the company.

Company Information

Company

Actio Biosciences

Location

San Diego, California, United States

About

Actio Biosciences is leveraging advances in precision medicine to develop new therapeutics that target shared genetics in rare and common diseases—bringing meaningful medicines from one to many. Applying its expertise in genetics, drug discovery and data sciences, Actio seeks to identify programs targeting the underlying cause of disease where biological risk can be minimized to streamline the drug development process and bring forward exceptionally potent and precisely targeted therapeutics. Actio is advancing two lead rare disease programs – ABS-0871 and ABS-1230 – with first-in-class potential for the treatment of Charcot Marie Tooth disease, Type 2C (CMT2C) and a rare genetic epilepsy, respectively. Founded in October 2021, the San Diego-based company is led by experts in genetics and drug development and backed by top healthcare investors.

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