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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Allyson Berent, DVM, DACVIM

Chief Development Officer
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Cari Zavattero

Executive Coordinator
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Chris Lorenz

Chief Technical Officer
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Christina Theodore-Oklota, PhD

VP, Clinical Outcomes Research
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Emily Radomile

VP, Program Management & Clinical Operations
Jennifer Panagoulias

Jennifer Panagoulias

Chief Regulatory & Compliance Officer
Rob Anstey

Rob Anstey

Chief Financial Officer
Sean Cullen

Sean Cullen

VP, Technical Operations

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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Priyanka Belawat, PhD

HBM (observer)
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Luc Dochez

Droia (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