Start-Up Previews (07/2007)
Executive Summary
A preview of the emerging health care companies profiled in the current, all-profiles issue of Start-Up. This month's profile groups are "Start-Ups in Obesity," "New Technologies for Infertility," and "New Zealand Biotech." Plus these Start-Ups Across Health Care: Intelect Medical, N Spine, and Solace Pharmaceuticals.
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Solace Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Solace Pharmaceuticals Inc. is pursuing identification and development of novel pain compounds based on the scientific work of its pedigreed founders. Launched just a little over a year ago, Solace has already taken its first steps for a Phase IIa proof-of-concept trial in neuropathic pain for its lead compound.
Incept BioSystems Inc.
With a microfluidics platform designed for cell biology, the founders of Incept BioSystems realized that they had the opportunity to improve the quality of embryos destined for in vitro fertilization. IVF represents a great first market for a small medtech company; and larger markets in cell therapy loom ahead for Incept.