Cancer does not just affect the people with the disease — it also impacts families, communities, and even our beloved pets. At Metanoi Therapeutics, we harness cutting-edge science to deliver life-changing treatments, offering hope to patients and families worldwide.
Malignant tumors are composed of diverse cancer cells that can adapt, morph, and evade traditional therapies over time. These cells, however, share a common vulnerability: inefficient energy production, making them heavily reliant on glucose and glutamine. Among other things, our drug exploits this weakness by downregulating HIF1-alpha, which is crucial for energy production in low-oxygen environments. This approach is particularly important for cancer cells, which often experience low oxygen levels and must find alternative ways to produce energy to continue growing.
VET001 (Animals): Targeting an Investigational New Animal Drug (INAD) for dogs.
MET001 (Humans): Targeting Investigational New Drug (IND) submission for Phase I human trials.
At Metanoi Therapeutics, we are not just creating treatments; we are giving patients and their families HOPE.
In 2025, according to the American Cancer Society, the United States is expected to see over 2 million new cancer cases for the first time, which is almost 5,600 new cases each day.
According to the World Health Organization, the number of cancer cases is projected to rise by 55% from 2020 to 2040.
In the US, 6 million new cases of dog cancer are diagnosed each year, which is the leading cause of death in adult dogs.
We are driving groundbreaking research and development across critical milestones.
Dr. Cantuaria is the Chief Science Officer of Metanoi. He is a distinguished physician-scientist and entrepreneur with over two decades of leadership in oncology research and clinical care. Board-certified in both Gynecologic Oncology and Obstetrics and Gynecology in the U.S. and Brazil, Dr. Cantuaria has served as Chairman and Medical Director of the Northside Hospital Cancer Program in Atlanta, Georgia since 2011. He has held principal investigator roles in major National Cancer Institute (NCI) research programs and has been honored repeatedly as a "Top Doctor" by Castle Connolly and local peer surveys. Dr. Cantuaria is a published author of over 40 peer-reviewed articles and is a recognized authority in cancer biology, clinical trials, and translational medicine. He holds an MD from the University of Brasilia and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Miami.
Stephan Jackman is a dynamic biotechnology executive with broad leadership experience spanning clinicaln development, operations, and strategic planning. Mr. Jackman also serves as CEO of Alzamend Neuro, where he successfully led the company through an IPO onvNasdaq and raised over $60 million in capital. He previously held leadership roles at Exit 9 Technologies and Ennaid Therapeutics, managing capital raises, clinical trial operations, and strategic growth initiatives. Mr. Jackman hasmanaged budgets totaling over $100 million and CAPEX/OPEX projects exceeding $500 million. He has also held positions of increasing responsibility at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, L’Oréal USA, SBM Management Services and Family Intervention Services. He holds a Master of Science in Management and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Daniel King is a seasoned business executive and attorney with over 30 years of experience in intellectual property, healthcare operations, and corporate transactions. A former CPA at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and a former partner at the prestigious King & Spalding international law firm, Mr. King has advised Fortune 500 companies on legal matters and healthcare practices nationwide. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, compliance, technology, and dispute resolution.In addition to his legal career,he served as CEO of multi- state medical and dental groups. Mr. King has a BBA in Accounting and JD from Georgia State University, where he was Editor of the Law Review. He has also chaired the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Ethics Committee for the past decade.
Brad Sullivan brings extensive experience in capital markets, trading, and investor relations to Metanoi Therapeutics. Also Director of Investor Relations at Alzamend Neuro, he led institutional and retail outreach efforts, significantly expanding social media engagement and fund targeting. Mr. Sullivan has over two decades of trading experience at firms including StoneX Group, Russell Investments, and Neonet Securities, where he managed complex equity, FX, and futures transactions across global markets. He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and a Chartered Market Technician (CMT), and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of North Carolina – Wilmington.
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