Atavistik Bio Enhances SAB with Dr. William Sellers

Company - People | Mar 31, 2025 | Column Group LLC/The

Atavistik Bio, a biotechnology company specializing in next-generation precision allosteric therapeutics, has announced the appointment of Dr. William Sellers to its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Sellers, a distinguished cancer researcher, is a core institute member and director of the cancer program at the Broad Institute, as well as a professor at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. His extensive experience in cancer biology and therapeutics supports Atavistik Bio's mission to advance its pipeline of innovative small molecule medicines. Under this guidance, the company is set to transition their lead asset, ATV-1601, a selective inhibitor targeting AKT1 E17K-driven cancers, into clinical trials anticipated in early 2025. Atavistik Bio, supported by investors such as The Column Group, is dedicated to addressing serious unmet patient needs through precision therapeutics.

Sectors

  • Biotechnology
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Geography

  • United States – Atavistik Bio is based in Cambridge, Mass., and Dr. Sellers is associated with institutions like the Broad Institute in the U.S.

Industry

  • Biotechnology – The article focuses on Atavistik Bio, a biotechnology company working on precision allosteric therapeutics for cancer treatment.
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals – Dr. William Sellers' expertise in cancer biology and therapeutics directly involves Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Atavistik BioCompanyBiotechnology CompanyA company specializing in the development of precision allosteric therapeutics.
    The Column GroupPE FirmInvestmentAn investor in Atavistik Bio.
    Dr. William SellersPersonCancer ResearcherNewly appointed member of Atavistik Bio's Scientific Advisory Board.
    Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteInstitutionHealthcareDr. Sellers is a professor of medicine here.
    Broad InstituteInstitutionResearchDr. Sellers is a core institute member and director of the cancer program.