Professor Asif Ahmed

Founder & Executive Chairman Mirzyme Therapeutics

"Professor Asif Ahmed is a renowned vascular scientist and successful entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of MirZyme Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on solutions for pregnancy problems. He is also the architect of the Aston Medical School in Birmingham.
Professor Ahmed has over 25 years of experience as a research professor at distinguished universities including Stanford University. He discovered two molecular pathways that prevent preeclampsia, a life-threatening high blood pressure disease in pregnancy. He secured $40M in non-dilutive government grants over this period and has 10 patents in 30 countries.
Professor Ahmed is passionate about using his research to improve the lives of women and babies. He is committed to making MirZyme Therapeutics a success and to developing new treatments for preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications.
Here are some of his key achievements:

• Founder and CEO of MirZyme Therapeutics
• Architect of the Aston Medical School in Birmingham
• Discovered two molecular pathways that prevent preeclampsia
• Secured $40M in non-dilutive government grants
• 10 patents in 30 countries
• Passionate about using research to improve the lives of women and babies
• Professor Ahmed is a visionary leader who is making a real difference in the world. He is an inspiration to scientists and entrepreneurs alike.

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