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About us

AGADA Biosciences is a lean, fully-integrated CRO specializing in rare diseases such as Duchenne, Becker and ALS, providing the expertise and continuity to de-risk, protect and progress your program.

Built for the rare few

We support biotech, pharma and research teams with dedicated expertise in rare disease, combining rigorous science with a collaborative, responsive approach that helps de-risk development, protect data integrity and move programs forward faster.

For the rare few:

We understand the unique challenges of your rare disease program and deliver data that de-risks and accelerates progress.

Your clinical connection:

We help reduce costly handoffs on a direct path from lab to clinic, saving time, protecting data integrity and ensuring readiness for clinical execution.

Rarely matched: 

Our scientific acumen gives you confidence that your program meets the highest standards and is designed to support first-time success.

Refined for your program:

As your agile and collaborative partner, we provide direct access to senior scientists and tailored support to your program’s needs.

Our history

Founded in 2013 as a spinout from the Children’s National Medical Center, AGADA Biosciences was established to provide specialist scientific support for rare disease drug development. More than a decade on, that same focus still shapes how we work today.

Get in touch

To learn how AGADA Biosciences could support your program, get in touch with our team and start the conversation.

Quality and compliance

Quality and compliance are central to how we work. From rigorous processes to audit readiness and clear standards, this is a key part of how we build confidence and support informed decision-making for both scientific and outsourcing audiences.

Meet the team

Eric Hoffman, PhD

Co-founder, CEO

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Amanda Mullen, BSc, MBA

Chief Operating Officer

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Pia Elustondo, PhD

Senior Director of Research

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Kevin Zhao, PhD

Senior Director of Research

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