Australian headquartered and globally focussed emerging biotech, Snoretox Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the establishment of its inaugural Board of Directors. Snoretox is developing tetanus toxin antibodies intended to address improvement in conditions affected by lax muscle tone and neuromuscular control.
Dr Tony Sasse, Founder of Snoretox said that the discovery program, undertaken by the Company in partnership with RMIT University, was ready to pivot to development and upscaling with a view to entering the clinic. Status of the intellectual property portfolio and early stage investment discussions are very positive. Snoretox will seek to undertake as much as possible of the critical path with Australian researchers, clinicians and development partners to advantage the Australian community.
I am very pleased with the foundation of the Board and am confident that the inaugural Board of Directors, partners and colleagues offer complementary skills that will facilitate the further development and commercialisation of the Company’s assets Dr Sasse said.
The inaugural Board members are:
Dr Tony Sasse
Tony Sasse is the Founder of Snoretox Pty Ltd and is a consulting Pulmonologist in rural Australia who saw first the power of the tetanus toxin molecule whilst working in a remote hospital in India, where he treated many cases of Tetanus. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at RMIT University
Professor Peter Smooker
Peter Smooker is a very experienced biotechnologist, and for the past 20 years has headed a Biotechnology laboratory at RMIT University. His main area of study is the structure and function of useful proteins, and as such directed the development of the exciting muscle-toning drugs in a long-standing collaboration with Snoretox.
Mr John Mitchell
John Mitchell has a diverse business/governance background in local government and community governance. He has extensive experience in dealing with large industries, small/medium enterprises, community groups, environmental and education organisations and regulatory authorities.
Dr Dennis Feeney
Dennis Feeney is the Founder of Venture Technology Group and is experienced in drug development and commercialisation in the settings of global pharma and biotech.
Further details about the Company and Board may be found here https://snoretox.com/
