About our leadership team
Drawing on decades of research and expertise, our leadership team has shaped a model built on rigorous methods, practical collaboration and support tailored to each program.
Our founders and senior scientists are globally recognized leaders in neuromuscular disease research, helping ensure our work is grounded in scientific rigor, SOP-driven processes and standards that support dependable outcomes.
Academic foundations:
AGADA Biosciences was founded in 2013 as a spinout from Children’s National Medical Center to provide specialist scientific support for rare disease drug development.
Direct advisory access:
Our lean CRO model keeps senior scientific expertise close to the work, enabling sponsors to reach decision-makers and resolve operational challenges in minutes rather than weeks.
Regulatory success:
Our leadership guided disciplined execution and data generation that led to a direct FDA audit in 2020 and a rare disease drug approval.
Globally recognized experts:
Our founders actively serve on scientific advisory boards for major rare disease foundations and hold academic leadership roles, bringing decades of neuromuscular disease research directly to your study design.
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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.
Why AGADA?
We bring dedicated expertise to programs where there is little room for error, providing the scientific support, responsiveness and program fit that help rare disease teams move forward with clarity.
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 support tailored to your program’s needs.
