OMass Therapeutics: Board Welcomes Birgitte Volck

Portfolio - People | Feb 26, 2025 | oxford sciences innovation

OMass Therapeutics, a biotechnology company based in Oxford, UK, has announced the appointment of Dr. Birgitte Volck as a Non-Executive Director. Dr. Volck brings over 25 years of industry experience, especially in rare diseases and precision medicine. Her track record includes key roles at Ascendis Pharma and GSK, among others. OMass specializes in creating medicines targeting validated ecosystems of membrane proteins and intracellular complexes. Leveraging its unique drug discovery platform, OMass is advancing therapeutics for rare diseases and immunological conditions. The company's lead program aims to treat Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Cushing's Syndrome by developing small molecule therapeutics that resist competition from endogenous ligands. OMass has raised over $160 million from prominent investors and plans to leverage Dr. Volck's expertise to strengthen its strategic growth into a clinical-stage company.

Sectors

  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Healthcare

Geography

  • United Kingdom – OMass Therapeutics is headquartered in Oxford, UK, making the geographical focus on the United Kingdom.

Industry

  • Biotechnology – OMass Therapeutics operates in the biotechnology sector, focusing on discovering new medicines targeting complex biological ecosystems.
  • Pharmaceuticals – The article involves the development of therapeutics for diseases, placing it within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Healthcare – OMass's focus on developing treatments for rare diseases classifies its work within the healthcare industry.

Financials

  • $160M (129M) – Funding raised by OMass from investors.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
OMass TherapeuticsTarget CompanyCompanyA biotechnology company focusing on drug discovery for rare diseases and immunological conditions.
Birgitte VolckNewly Appointed Non-Executive DirectorPersonAn experienced biotech executive and board member with expertise in rare diseases and precision medicine.
Oxford Sciences InnovationInvestorCompanyA PE firm backing OMass Therapeutics, involved in driving scientific innovation.