Julia G. Levy
Chairman at Valocor Therapeutics, Inc.
Profile
Julia G.
Levy founded QLT, Inc. in 1981, where she worked as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director in 2002.
Dr. Levy also currently works at Valocor Therapeutics, Inc., as Chairman, ImStar Therapeutics, Inc., as Chairman, Pender Private Investments Inc, as Director, Twinstrand Therapeutics, Inc., as Director, viDA Therapeutics, Inc., as Director, Qu Biologics, Inc., as Director, and Phoenix Molecular Designs Ltd., as Director.
Dr. Levy also formerly worked at Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corp., as Director from 2004 to 2008, Genizon Biosciences, Inc., as Director, Novadaq Technologies, Inc., as Director from 2008 to 2012, Liponex, Inc., as Director, Cynapsus Therapeutics, Inc., as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2008 to 2013, Trillium Therapeutics, Inc., as Director, Ecotrust Canada, as Director, Vancouver Opera Association, as Director, PrioNet Canada, as Director, Emerita, Inc., as Director, the University of British Columbia, as Professor, Order of Canada, as Officer, and Canadian Federation of Biological Societies, as President.
Dr. Levy received her doctorate degree from the University of London.
Julia G. Levy active positions
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Twinstrand Therapeutics, Inc.
Twinstrand Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Twinstrand Therapeutics Inc. manufactures and distributes biological drugs. It focuses on discovering, developing and commercializing of therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, hepatitis A, cytomegalovirus, malaria, schistosomiasis, and fungal diseases. The company was founded in 1995 and is located in North Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Valocor Therapeutics, Inc.
Valocor Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Valocor Therapeutics is a clinical-stage, privately-held company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for major unmet needs in dermatology. The company's portfolio of dermatology therapeutics includes Lemuteporfin, a potent and selective topical photodynamic therapy for moderate to severe acne and a portfolio of novel, topical small molecule therapeutics targeting acne, sebaceous gland hyperactivity, skin pigmentation disorders and inflammatory skin diseases. Valocor Therapeutics is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Although many common yet serious skin conditions have unsatisfactory treatment options, dermatology has in recent years attracted limited research resources and investment. As a result, a sparse pipeline and a lack of true scientific innovation have been the dominant themes of this field for the last twenty years. During this same period, technological advances have produced new research techniques that have greatly expanded its ability to study disease processes and establish new effective therapeutic strategies. Much of this innovative research has been applied to the fields such as oncology, autoimmunity, and ocular diseases. Valocor is applying current biotechnology techniques to develop breakthrough therapies for major dermatological diseases, where prevalent conditions, minimal competition and important medical needs exist. | Chairman | 2010-05-25 |
viDA Therapeutics, Inc.
viDA Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology viDA Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. It offers discovery, development and commercialization of novel and targeted therapeutics for the treatment of inflammatory and age related diseases. The firm's discovery platform is based on novel research regarding a distinctly different and recently identified, extracellular role for granzymes in the destruction and inflammation of tissues. The company was founded by Alistair Duncan Jr. and David Granville in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Pender Private Investments Inc
Pender Private Investments Inc Investment ManagersFinance Working Opportunity Fund (EVCC) Ltd seeks investment opportunities in companies located in British Columbia (Canada). The fund targets companies operating in the fields of information technology, life sciences, and clean technologies. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements. | Director/Board Member | - |
ImStar Therapeutics, Inc.
ImStar Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology ImStar Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapies for ALS and neurodegenerative disease. The firm's lead drug candidate is IMS-088, a small-molecule compound currently in preclinical development. It is studying compounds directed at a proprietary new therapeutic target for ALS called TANA. The company was founded by Daniel J. Wattier and Jean-Pierre Julien in 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Chairman | - |
Phoenix Molecular Designs Ltd.
Phoenix Molecular Designs Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Phoenix Molecular Designs operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on developing first-in-class inhibitors against ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK), an important drug target for cancer, heart disease, and inflammation. The company was founded by Sandra Dunn in 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Qu Biologics, Inc.
Qu Biologics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Qu Biologics, Inc. develops site specific immunomodulators that aim to restore the body's innate immune system to treat cancer. The firm specializes in ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, arthritis, cancer, autoimmune diseases, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, IBD, Site Specific Immunomodulators, immunotherapies, investigational drug, auto-immune, pharmaceuticals, research, inflammation, biotech and clinical trials. The company was founded by Harold David Gunn and Rob Freeman in 2007 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Julia G. Levy
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CYNAPSUS THERAPEUTICS INC | Director/Board Member | 2013-06-29 |
Genizon Biosciences, Inc.
Genizon Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genizon Biosciences Inc. discovers genes and biomarkers in common diseases using genome wide association studies (GWAS), leveraging its proven and proprietary technology platform and access to patients from the Quebec Founder Population. Genizon has one of the largest GWAS programs worldwide, addressing many common diseases and traits. Several of these have been successfully completed, generating comprehensive maps of interacting genes, biomarkers and biological disease pathways (known as GeneMaps), providing strong validation of the power of the Company's discovery platform. Genizon has out-licensed some of the therapeutic and diagnostic rights to GeneMaps for Crohn's disease (to Genentech) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, endometriosis and Alzheimer's disease (disease-state diagnostic rights to Pfizer). GeneMaps have also been generated from GWAS in schizophrenia, psoriasis and longevity. GWAS are in progress for rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and coronary heart disease and its precursors, obesity, type II diabetes, dyslipidemia and hypertension (collectively metabolic syndrome). Genizon's technology platform and discoveries can complement current R&D programs by using human genetics to significantly enhance research and by adding value at multiple stages of the drug development process. Genizon is continually developing and enhancing its gene and biomarker discovery platform. For example, the company is assessing the role of copy number variations (CNVs) in diseases- applying new methods to ongoing large-scale GWAS in rheumatoid arthritis and metabolic syndrome, and retrospectively to previous studies. Genizon also leverages its platform and expertise by offering high throughput, high quality SNP genotyping, statistical genetics, gene expression and pharmacogenomics services to academic institutions, research organizations and the biopharmaceutical industry. | Director/Board Member | 2012-05-29 |
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Training of Julia G. Levy
University of London | Doctorate Degree |
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QLT, Inc.
QLT, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services QLT, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages in the development and commercialization of innovative ocular products that address the unmet medical needs of patients and clinicians worldwide. It also focuses on developing synthetic retinoid program for the treatment of certain inherited retinal diseases. The company was founded by Julia G. Levy and John C. Brown on February 3, 1981 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Pender Private Investments Inc
Pender Private Investments Inc Investment ManagersFinance Working Opportunity Fund (EVCC) Ltd seeks investment opportunities in companies located in British Columbia (Canada). The fund targets companies operating in the fields of information technology, life sciences, and clean technologies. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corp. manufactured pharmaceutical products. It offered therapeutic products, research equipment, and related services. The firm developed drugs for the treatment of cancer, infectious diseases, and immune disorders. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Health Technology |
Genizon Biosciences, Inc.
Genizon Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genizon Biosciences Inc. discovers genes and biomarkers in common diseases using genome wide association studies (GWAS), leveraging its proven and proprietary technology platform and access to patients from the Quebec Founder Population. Genizon has one of the largest GWAS programs worldwide, addressing many common diseases and traits. Several of these have been successfully completed, generating comprehensive maps of interacting genes, biomarkers and biological disease pathways (known as GeneMaps), providing strong validation of the power of the Company's discovery platform. Genizon has out-licensed some of the therapeutic and diagnostic rights to GeneMaps for Crohn's disease (to Genentech) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, endometriosis and Alzheimer's disease (disease-state diagnostic rights to Pfizer). GeneMaps have also been generated from GWAS in schizophrenia, psoriasis and longevity. GWAS are in progress for rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and coronary heart disease and its precursors, obesity, type II diabetes, dyslipidemia and hypertension (collectively metabolic syndrome). Genizon's technology platform and discoveries can complement current R&D programs by using human genetics to significantly enhance research and by adding value at multiple stages of the drug development process. Genizon is continually developing and enhancing its gene and biomarker discovery platform. For example, the company is assessing the role of copy number variations (CNVs) in diseases- applying new methods to ongoing large-scale GWAS in rheumatoid arthritis and metabolic syndrome, and retrospectively to previous studies. Genizon also leverages its platform and expertise by offering high throughput, high quality SNP genotyping, statistical genetics, gene expression and pharmacogenomics services to academic institutions, research organizations and the biopharmaceutical industry. | Health Technology |
Novadaq Technologies, Inc.
Novadaq Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Novadaq Technologies, Inc. was engaged in the development, manufacture, and market of real-time fluorescence imaging products. The company was founded by Rick Mangat on April 14, 2000 and was headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Health Technology |
Liponex, Inc. | Health Technology |
Cynapsus Therapeutics, Inc.
Cynapsus Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cynapsus Therapeutics, Inc. operated as a pharmaceutical company, which developed an improved dosing formulation of an approved drug used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The company was founded by Andrew Williams and David Hill on January 16, 2004 and was headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Health Technology |
Trillium Therapeutics, Inc. /Old/
Trillium Therapeutics, Inc. /Old/ Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Trillium Therapeutics Inc. (TTI), is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative therapies for the treatment of immune-mediated disorders. The Company's therapeutic approaches are aimed at restoring balance to the immune system in conditions associated with aberrant or harmful immune responses, such as autoimmune disease, inflammatory disorders, and cancer. TTI's objective is to create a broad and innovative pipeline of proprietary biologic product opportunities, as part of its overall strategy of building and solidifying its reputation as a premier R & D company. The company's business model is to identify therapeutic candidates that have shown promise in animal models and to rapidly advance these into clinical testing. TTI is concentrating its efforts on preclinical and early clinical drug development, with the primary objective of demonstrating safety and proof-of-principle in man. The company has chosen to establish development partnerships for some of its projects at a preclinical stage, and anticipates advancing several others into clinical development on its own. TTI has five scientific programs at various stages of preclinical testing. Two of its programs focus on the immunoregulatory protein CD200 and its receptor, a third targets the activating Fc receptor Fc RIIa (CD32a) and the final two involve the use of a growth factor in the prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis and the treatment of interstitial cystitis. | Commercial Services |
Twinstrand Therapeutics, Inc.
Twinstrand Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Twinstrand Therapeutics Inc. manufactures and distributes biological drugs. It focuses on discovering, developing and commercializing of therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, hepatitis A, cytomegalovirus, malaria, schistosomiasis, and fungal diseases. The company was founded in 1995 and is located in North Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
Ecotrust Canada
Ecotrust Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ecotrust Canada is an organization that collaborates with rural, remote, and indigenous communities to create a sustainable economy that supports a healthy and resilient natural environment, as well as sustainable and abundant energy, food, and housing. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The Canadian company also aims to promote prosperous and meaningful livelihoods, vibrant cultures, and inclusive societies. The company was founded in 1994 by Jacqueline L. Koerner, and the CEO is Chuck Rumsey. | Commercial Services |
Order of Canada
Order of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Order of Canada is an organization based in Ottawa, Canada. The organization is affiliated with the governor general of Canada, La gouverneure générale du. | Commercial Services |
Vancouver Opera Association
Vancouver Opera Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Vancouver Opera Association operates as a performing arts organization. It strives to be the destination performing arts organization that entertains, stimulates and enriches British Columbians, driven by programming that redefines ''opera'' and revolutionizes its accessibility and community value. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Consumer Services |
PrioNet Canada
PrioNet Canada PrioNet Canada developed strategies to eradicate prion diseases such as mad cow and Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease. The company was headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | |
viDA Therapeutics, Inc.
viDA Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology viDA Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. It offers discovery, development and commercialization of novel and targeted therapeutics for the treatment of inflammatory and age related diseases. The firm's discovery platform is based on novel research regarding a distinctly different and recently identified, extracellular role for granzymes in the destruction and inflammation of tissues. The company was founded by Alistair Duncan Jr. and David Granville in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
Canadian Federation of Biological Societies | |
Valocor Therapeutics, Inc.
Valocor Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Valocor Therapeutics is a clinical-stage, privately-held company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for major unmet needs in dermatology. The company's portfolio of dermatology therapeutics includes Lemuteporfin, a potent and selective topical photodynamic therapy for moderate to severe acne and a portfolio of novel, topical small molecule therapeutics targeting acne, sebaceous gland hyperactivity, skin pigmentation disorders and inflammatory skin diseases. Valocor Therapeutics is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Although many common yet serious skin conditions have unsatisfactory treatment options, dermatology has in recent years attracted limited research resources and investment. As a result, a sparse pipeline and a lack of true scientific innovation have been the dominant themes of this field for the last twenty years. During this same period, technological advances have produced new research techniques that have greatly expanded its ability to study disease processes and establish new effective therapeutic strategies. Much of this innovative research has been applied to the fields such as oncology, autoimmunity, and ocular diseases. Valocor is applying current biotechnology techniques to develop breakthrough therapies for major dermatological diseases, where prevalent conditions, minimal competition and important medical needs exist. | Health Technology |
Emerita, Inc. | |
Qu Biologics, Inc.
Qu Biologics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Qu Biologics, Inc. develops site specific immunomodulators that aim to restore the body's innate immune system to treat cancer. The firm specializes in ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, arthritis, cancer, autoimmune diseases, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, IBD, Site Specific Immunomodulators, immunotherapies, investigational drug, auto-immune, pharmaceuticals, research, inflammation, biotech and clinical trials. The company was founded by Harold David Gunn and Rob Freeman in 2007 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Health Technology |
Phoenix Molecular Designs Ltd.
Phoenix Molecular Designs Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Phoenix Molecular Designs operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on developing first-in-class inhibitors against ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK), an important drug target for cancer, heart disease, and inflammation. The company was founded by Sandra Dunn in 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Commercial Services |
ImStar Therapeutics, Inc.
ImStar Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology ImStar Therapeutics, Inc. develops therapies for ALS and neurodegenerative disease. The firm's lead drug candidate is IMS-088, a small-molecule compound currently in preclinical development. It is studying compounds directed at a proprietary new therapeutic target for ALS called TANA. The company was founded by Daniel J. Wattier and Jean-Pierre Julien in 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
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