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Camilla Veronica Simpson

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Member at Biotech CEO Sisterhood
📍 Mill Valley, California, United States

Camilla is a C-level biotech executive with a proven track record of bringing novel products for multiple diseases to global markets. Educated at the University of Galway and the University of London, she is the founding CEO of Zehna Therapeutics, a Cleveland Clinic spin-out developing small molecule inhibitors for CKD and CVD.

She is a member of the Biotech CEO Sisterhood, indicating a passion for connecting with and supporting fellow female executives in her field. Camilla also actively engages with developments in the broader biotech space, sharing updates on strategic alliances within her network.

Unique fact: Camilla co-authored publications on a novel, small molecule inhibitor that slows the loss of kidney function in rat models of Chronic Kidney Disease.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mill Valley, California, United States
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Novel Therapeutics
As CEO of Zehna Therapeutics, she is focused on developing small molecule inhibitors for chronic kidney and cardiovascular diseases, building upon discoveries from the Cleveland Clinic.
Gut Microbiome
Her recent publications focus on inhibiting gut microbial enzymes as a therapeutic strategy for slowing the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Member
Biotech CEO Sisterhood
4-2023
Independent Board Member
GRI Bio, Inc.
4-2021
Chief Executive Officer
Zehna Therapeutics Inc
12-2020
Independent Board Member
Dyve Biosciences
4-2019
Managing Member and President
Rare Strategic, LLC
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Education
BSc
University of Galway
MSc with Distinction
Birkbeck, University of London
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