About

Mahzi, which is based on the Greek word for “Together”, aims to unite patient and family groups, academic researchers, other industry members, and our internal team of experts to develop therapies for patients with under-diagnosed and under-served rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders.

Our team is experienced in all aspects of biopharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing and is driven to make a difference in the lives of patients with rare genetic diseases.

Team

Yael Weiss

Yael Weiss, MD, PhD

Chief Executive Officer
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Aaron Olsen

Chief Financial Officer
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Ada San Diego

Senior Director, Clinical Operations
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Allyson Berent, DVM, DACVIM

Chief Development Officer
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Cari Zavattero

Executive Coordinator
Chris Lorenz

Chris Lorenz

Chief Technical Officer
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Christina Theodore-Oklota, PhD

VP, Clinical Outcomes Research
Danielle Fries

Danielle Fries

Senior Manager, Nonclinical Operations
Emily Radomile

Emily Radomile

VP, Program Management & Clinical Operations
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George Prestash IV

Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
Jen Pavillard

Jen Pavillard

SVP, Regulatory Affairs
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Jennifer Matson

Executive Administrator
Sean Cullen

Sean Cullen

VP, Technical Operations
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Stephanie Szobota, PhD

Director, Bioanalytical Science
Tom-Brennan

Tom Brennan

Senior Vice President, Head of Nonclinical Development

Board of Directors

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Shalini Sharp

Chair
Yael Weiss

Yael Weiss, MD, PhD

CEO | Mahzi
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Camille Samuels

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Marten Steen, MD, PhD

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Steve Farr

Steve Farr, PhD

Director
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Priyanka Belawat, PhD

HBM (observer)
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George Golumbeski

Droia (observer)
Kazufumi Nakamura

Kazufumi Nakamura

Mitsui (observer)
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John Maraganore, PhD

Senior Advisor (observer)

Investors

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Venrock

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HealthCap

DROIAventures

Droia Ventures

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HBM Healthcare Investments

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ArrowMark Partners

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Ultragenyx

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Mitsui Global