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Tethys Bioscience

About Tethys

Board of Directors

Mickey Urdea, Co-founder, Chief Scientific Officer

Formerly of Chiron where he led the development of quantitative RNA and DNA assays, including the introduction of the first HIV and HCV viral load tests.

Gregory Went, PhD, Co-founder

Currently Chairman and CEO of Adamas Pharmaceuticals.

Bill Ericson, General Partner, MDV

Extensive experience working with entrepreneurs to start and build innovative businesses in the life sciences.

Brook Byers, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

Founder of the first life science group in the venture capital profession.

Lawrence Leisure, Managing Director, Accelus Health Partners

Long and distinguished career as a senior consultant in the healthcare industry.

George Rehm, Managing Partner, Aeris CAPITAL AG

Over 25 years experience as a lawyer and executive in international licensing, tech transfer, and investment.