Menghisteab Bairu
Director/Board Member at BRAINSTORM CELL THERAPEUTICS INC.
Profile
Menghisteab Bairu is the founder of Proxenia Venture Partners LLC (founded in 2016) where he holds the title of Chairman and CEO.
He is also the founder of Bio Usawa, Inc. (founded in 2023) where he serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Additionally, he is the founder of Serenus Biotherapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2013) and holds the title of Chairman-Emeritus.
Dr. Bairu currently holds the position of Independent Director at Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics, Inc. since 2021 and is a Board Member at Himalayan Cataract Project since 2021.
In his former roles, Dr. Bairu served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Speranza Therapeutics, Inc. and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bairex Medical.
He was also the Executive Chairman of Treos Bio Ltd.
from 2016 to 2019.
Additionally, he held positions such as Director at Alzheon, Inc. and A-CUBE, Inc., Medical Director at Fremont Health Corp., and Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development at Elan Corp.
Plc from 2013 to 2014.
He was a Board Member at NewBridge Pharmaceuticals FZ LLC from 2013 to 2014 and served as the Executive Vice President of Prothena Therapeutics Ltd.
from 2011 to 2013.
Dr. Bairu obtained a doctorate degree from the University of Milan.
Menghisteab Bairu active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BRAINSTORM CELL THERAPEUTICS INC. | Director/Board Member | 28/10/2021 |
Serenus Biotherapeutics, Inc.
 Serenus Biotherapeutics, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Serenus Biotherapeutics, Inc. distributes and manufactures pharmaceutical drug products. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Founder | 01/01/2013 |
Proxenia Venture Partners LLC
 Proxenia Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Proxenia Venture Partners LLC (Proxenia Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Menghis Bairu. The firm is headquartered in wilmington, Delaware. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/12/2016 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2021 |
Former positions of Menghisteab Bairu
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Treos Bio Ltd.
 Treos Bio Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Treos Bio Ltd. engages in the development of a digital cancer vaccine technology platform that provides tailored precision vaccines to patients. It focuses on cancer immunotherapies. The company was founded by john Kenneth Hautman and Julianna Lisziewicz in 2013 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 01/01/2019 |
Elan Corp. Plc
 Elan Corp. Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Elan Corp. Plc is a neuroscience focused biotechnology company. The company engages in research, development, and commercial activities for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease and autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis. It was founded in December 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 24/04/2014 |
NewBridge Pharmaceuticals FZ LLC
 NewBridge Pharmaceuticals FZ LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology NewBridge Pharmaceuticals FZ LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceutical products, therapeutics and medical devices. The company was founded by G. Garrett Vygantas in 2007 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2014 |
Prothena Therapeutics Ltd.
 Prothena Therapeutics Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Prothena Corp. Plc, Prothena Therapeutics Ltd. is an Irish nonprofit company located in Dublin that provides business services. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2013 |
Speranza Therapeutics, Inc.
 Speranza Therapeutics, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Speranza Therapeutics, Inc. distributes and clinically supports innovative drugs and medical devices requiring FDA approval or clearance. Speranza Therapeutics is based in Boca Raton, FL, and the CEO of the private company is Sal J. Rafanelli. The company targets patients whose chronic illnesses and debilitating conditions are not being effectively addressed. The company offers a non-invasive treatment called S.T. Genesis to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms. This FDA-cleared medical device reduces the physical and emotional strain of withdrawal experienced by those suffering. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of Menghisteab Bairu
| University of Milan | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| BRAINSTORM CELL THERAPEUTICS INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Elan Corp. Plc
Elan Corp. Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Elan Corp. Plc is a neuroscience focused biotechnology company. The company engages in research, development, and commercial activities for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease and autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis. It was founded in December 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Health Technology |
Alzheon, Inc.
 Alzheon, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Alzheon, Inc. engages in the provision of medical development. It specializes in treatment for brain health, memory, and aging. It offers ALZ-801, an oral small molecule inhibitor of amyloid formation and neurotoxicity with potential to be a therapy for a genetically defined population of patients with or at high risk for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The company was founded by Martin Tolar in June 2013 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Health Technology |
NewBridge Pharmaceuticals FZ LLC
NewBridge Pharmaceuticals FZ LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology NewBridge Pharmaceuticals FZ LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceutical products, therapeutics and medical devices. The company was founded by G. Garrett Vygantas in 2007 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Health Technology |
A-CUBE, Inc.
 A-CUBE, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology A-CUBE, Inc. develops novel antibodies. It utilizes silico algorithms and to discover novel druggable targets suitable for developing human therapeutic interventions, including next generation drugs for commercially proven targets. The company was founded by Nobuyuki Ota is headquartered in Belmont, CA. | Health Technology |
Fremont Health Corp.
 Fremont Health Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Fremont Health Corp. provides healthcare services. It specializes in the areas of cancer care, diabetes care, business health and maternity care. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Fremont, NE. | Health Services |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | |
Treos Bio Ltd.
Treos Bio Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Treos Bio Ltd. engages in the development of a digital cancer vaccine technology platform that provides tailored precision vaccines to patients. It focuses on cancer immunotherapies. The company was founded by john Kenneth Hautman and Julianna Lisziewicz in 2013 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Proxenia Venture Partners LLC
Proxenia Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Proxenia Venture Partners LLC (Proxenia Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Menghis Bairu. The firm is headquartered in wilmington, Delaware. | Finance |
Speranza Therapeutics, Inc.
Speranza Therapeutics, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Speranza Therapeutics, Inc. distributes and clinically supports innovative drugs and medical devices requiring FDA approval or clearance. Speranza Therapeutics is based in Boca Raton, FL, and the CEO of the private company is Sal J. Rafanelli. The company targets patients whose chronic illnesses and debilitating conditions are not being effectively addressed. The company offers a non-invasive treatment called S.T. Genesis to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms. This FDA-cleared medical device reduces the physical and emotional strain of withdrawal experienced by those suffering. | Technology Services |
Bairex
 Bairex Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Bairex Medical is a company based in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Prothena Therapeutics Ltd.
Prothena Therapeutics Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Prothena Corp. Plc, Prothena Therapeutics Ltd. is an Irish nonprofit company located in Dublin that provides business services. | Commercial Services |
Serenus Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Serenus Biotherapeutics, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Serenus Biotherapeutics, Inc. distributes and manufactures pharmaceutical drug products. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Distribution Services |
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