I am so proud of the Mercaptor team, talented scientists and researchers who have shown their dedication to health once again during a time of crisis. We run a lean operation: our small lab has few supplies, but the need is so great, we feel it’s our responsibility to give all we can. This is […]
For Women’s History Month we’re celebrating all of the women who have inspired us. Today’s installment is from Annie Verde, who is inspired by Jane Goodall. Name: Annie Verde Title: VP of Finance and Administration Inspired By: Jane Goodall For women’s history month, I’d like to acknowledge Jane Goodall, the primatologist, anthropologist, and activist who […]
For Women’s History Month we’re celebrating all of the women who have inspired us. Today’s installment is from Victoria Mendonca, who is inspired by Marie Curie and Maria Lewis. Name: Victoria Mendonca Title: Manager of Business Development & Portfolio Management Inspired By: Marie Curie and Maria Lewis Why these women? Selecting just one individual […]
For Women’s History Month we’re celebrating all of the women who have inspired us. Today’s installment is from Renee Kinkade, who is inspired by Rosalind Franklin. Name: Renee Kinkade Title: Research Associate II Inspired By: Rosalind Franklin Why this woman? When I was attending Santa Rosa Jr. College and was deciding on a major, I […]
For Women’s History Month we’re celebrating all of the women who have inspired us. Today’s installment is from Amanda Ko, who is inspired by Maria Montessori. Name: Amanda Ko Title: Senior Scientist Inspired By: Maria Montessori Why and How has this person’s experience had an impact on yours? When I became a first-time mother over […]
For Women’s History Month we’re celebrating all of the women who have inspired us. Our first installment is from Esmerelda Ponce, who is inspired by Berta Cáceres. Name: Esmeralda (Esme) Ponce Title: Research Associate II Inspired By: Berta Cáceres Why? I am inspired by Berta and the many environmentalists that have fought and continue to fight for […]
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 […]
On April 28, 2018 Mercaptor Discoveries participated in its second Walk to Defeat ALS, an ALS Association event held in Sonoma County. Team Mercaptor Discoveries fundraised over $2,000 and walked 1.5 miles to honor those lost to ALS and directly impact and provide the best care for those currently battling ALS. At the event, Team […]
Mercaptor Discoveries is excited to partner with the One Hit Away Foundation, an organization that provides education and advocacy for brain healing and brain health from sports-related brain injuries such as concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). https://www.onehitaway.org
Mercaptor’s team has come together to donate to Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS. Their mission states that the ALS Therapy Development Institute and its scientists actively discover and develop treatments for ALS. Augie’s Quest is also the world’s first and largest nonprofit biotech focused 100 percent on ALS research. Led by people who live with ALS […]
