June 21, 2019, also known as the summer solstice and the Longest Day of the year, was filled with sunshine, smiles and great company. A team from Mercaptor, which we call Mercaptains and our Mutts hiked three miles in support of those living with and affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) while also honoring those lost to […]
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Mercaptor Discoveries is made up of incredibly talented people who pursue science with the goal of helping millions who suffer from neurodegenerative conditions including #ALS, #CTE, #TBI, #MS and more. www.mercaptor.comThis month we highlight Amanda Ko, Senior Scientist. Amanda has been part of Mercaptor Discoveries since day one. She is always enthusiastic about helping others in the lab and exploring the […]
Sara Isbell, CEO, President and Co-Founder of Mercaptor Discoveries, will be a speaker and panel chairperson at the Horasis Global Meeting in Cascais, Portugal April 7, 2019. Isbell will also speak at the VII Private Investment Forum Worldwide, taking place in Zurich, Switzerland on April 9, 2019. For the whole story, click here.
Mercaptor Discoveries is made up of amazing people who pursue science with the goal of helping millions who suffer from neurodegenerative conditions including #ALS, #CTE, #TBI, #MS and more.Today we highlight Esmeralda (Esme) Ponce, Research Associate II. Esme has been part of Mercaptor Discoveries since day one. Before Mercaptor Discoveries, she was part of Raptor […]
In honor of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and Week (March 10-16), Mercaptor Discoveries has sponsored a recently diagnosed MS patient, who will be walking at the Walk MS event in Sacramento, April 6, 2019, with a $250 donation. Mercaptor stands in solidarity with those living with MS and other neurodegenerative diseases. Please join us by taking […]
Mercaptor at MS Breakthroughs Event
The MS Breakthroughs keynote speaker, Dr. Jeffrey Dunn Professor of Clinical Neurology Chief, Division of Neuroimmunology at Stanford University gave a brief educational update on the progress of multiple sclerosis research. His presentation was full of positivity and most importantly gave those in attendance hope. He began his presentation by stating that MS research and […]
Mercaptor Discoveries is made up of some pretty amazing people – smart, passionate pros who pursue science with the goal of helping millions who suffer from neurodegenerative conditions including ALS, CTE, TBI, MS and more. We like to call these team players “Mercaptains.” Today we highlight Sheana Nieh, Research Associate II. Sheana has been with […]
Dr. Todd Zankel on People Behind the Science
In this week’s episode of People Behind the Science, Dr. Todd Zankel, co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Mercaptor Discoveries discusses his career working in pharmaceutical and startup companies, the promising molecules they’ve created to treat brain diseases, his biggest “Eureka!” moments, life outside the lab, and more! http://www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-todd-zankel/
Mercaptain Spotlight: Renée Kinkade
Mercaptor Discoveries is made up of some pretty amazing people – smart, passionate pros who pursue science with the goal of helping millions who suffer from neurodegenerative conditions including #ALS, #CTE, #TBI, #MS and more. We like to call these team players “Mercaptains.” Today we highlight Renée Kinkade, Research Associate II, for our first “Mercaptain […]
NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Mercaptor Discoveries, a pharmaceutical company focused on developing unprecedented technology addressing significant unmet medical needs, today announced the publication of its patent application WO 2018/200527 A1, “Use of thiol compounds to treat neurological disease.” The application’s priority date is April 24, 2017. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published the patent […]