Velia Therapeutics Appoints Alan Saghatelian As Chief Technology Officer

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Velia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of a new generation of protein-based therapeutics that address the underlying causes of difficult-to-treat diseases. The company is the scientific leader in identifying disease-relevant microproteins hidden in the dark matter of the human proteome. Harnessing its proprietary platform technology and unique expertise in microprotein discovery, Velia is focused on uncovering new drug targets and developing first-in-class therapies for renal, inflammatory and immunologic disorders and other diseases. The company’s innovative technology for identifying novel protein coding sequences in the proteome is based upon the seminal work of its world-renowned scientific founders, Eric Olson, PhD, Alan Saghatelian, PhD, Richard Scheller, PhD, and Jonathan Weissman, PhD; all recognized leaders in protein biology. Led by an experienced management team and funded by top-tier venture groups, the company is poised to break new ground in protein-based therapeutics to transform medical care and improve patients’ lives.