OUR STORY
Akthelia was founded by four eminent professors from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and the University of Iceland.
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The company is focused on the discovery and development of therapeutics that enhance and deploy the body's own innate defense mechanisms to combat debilitating diseases.
OUR MISSION
Unlocking healthier futures with epithelial reprogramming
Today, Akthelia is an exciting preclinical-stage biopharma company committed to developing innovative therapies that improve the lives of patients worldwide.
Our mission is to discover and develop new treatments that enhance and deploy the body's own innate microbial defense mechanisms to combat debilitating diseases.
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We believe that our approach has the potential to revolutionize the way that we treat a wide range of diseases, including cancer, infection, and autoimmune disorders.
EGILL MASSON
CEO
Our Journey
OUR TEAM
We have a capital efficient core team complemented by an wider group of retained advisors, consultants and key opinion leader clinicians, providing expertise across the spectrum of scientific, medical and therapeutic development expertise.
Meet the Team
Senior Management
Egill Masson
CEO
Helga Einarsdóttir
R&D Manager
Wound Therapeutics
Prof Gudmundur Gudmundsson
CSO
Sonja Srdanović
R&D Manager
Infections & Inflammation
Board of Directors
Valur Ragnarsson
Chairman
Stefan Sveinsson
Director
Prof Gudmundur Gudmundsson
Director, Co-founder
Eirikur Steingrimsson
Director, Co-founder
Advisors
Prof Yaron Ilan
Chair, Scientific Advisory Board
Prof. Peter Bergman
Clinical Advisor
Prof Roger Strömberg
Co-Founder and Chemistry Advisor
Fredrik Lehmann
CMC Advisor
Prof Birgitta Agerberth
Co-Founder and Biology Advisor
Elisabeth Augustsson
Regulatory Affairs Advisor
Equal Opportunities
OUR EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES PROMISE
We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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At Akthelia Pharmaceuticals, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our human capital is our most valuable asset – the collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Akthelia Pharmaceuticals complies with applicable international, federal and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Respectful Work Environment
We believe that the wide array of perspectives that results from such diversity promotes innovation and business success. Managing diversity makes us more creative, flexible, productive, and competitive.
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Recruitment and Career Development
Recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles shall be based on qualifications and job performance. All employees have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
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Accessibility and Accommodations
We are committed to making our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. Akthelia Pharmaceuticals will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance applying for a job or to employees who need assistance with their job.
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Continuous Improvement
We recognize that the responsibility for diversity and inclusion lies with all at the workplace. We are committed to continuous improvement and periodic review of our diversity practices and policy.
