Mason Wells

Deltanoid Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for various human diseases. Founded in 1999, the company specializes in vitamin D analogs and other compounds, primarily focusing on treatments for renal diseases, osteoporosis, and skin conditions. Notably, Deltanoid's lead product, DP001, targets secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis, while another product, DP006, is aimed at treating acne. The company leverages raw university inventions and has established partnerships to advance its drug development initiatives, including a collaboration with Novadiol, Inc. for the development of a vitamin D therapy. Deltanoid's mission is to enhance health outcomes by unlocking the potential of vitamin D receptor-based therapies.

Gala Biotech, established in 1996 and based in Middleton, Wisconsin, is a biotechnology company specializing in gene insertion and expression technologies. Originally founded to produce pharmaceutical proteins in the milk of transgenic cows, Gala has evolved to focus on its proprietary GPEx® technology, which enables the rapid creation of stable, high-expressing mammalian cell lines for various gene products. With a team of over 40 employees, including 16 PhD scientists, Gala provides essential capabilities in molecular biology, cell line development, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The company plays a critical role in helping biotech researchers discover and characterize new therapeutic proteins by accelerating their development through GPEx® technology. To support this mission, Gala has established a state-of-the-art, 43,000 square-foot facility dedicated to GPEx®-based cell line development and compliant protein production, addressing the challenges of production support for clinical development.