Phthisis Diagnostics

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Phthisis offers 2 product lines for clinical diagnostic laboratories:

E-Sphere Extraction - DNA extraction kits for stool, sputum, water, & more. Enzyme-based technology makes E-Sphere easier & faster than competitors ~ faster sample prep = faster time to diagnosis.

R-Sphere Detect - Molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases, including bacteria & parasites. Genetic 'fingerprint' technology makes R-Sphere faster & more accurate than competitors ~ better diagnosis = better patient care.

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Eric Houpt
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Board Member ~ Infectious disease physician. University of Virginia.
Crystal R Icenhour, PhD

President/CSO ~ Strong leadership & business experience. U Cincinnati PhD 2002, Mayo Clinic & Duke training.

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Beth VanStory

Executive Coach and Consultant
Malay Shah
Frank Ball

Managing Partner, New Dominion Angels
Andy Dreyfuss

Investor in Merscom.
Herbert Hugill
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Director of the Board at Arbovax, Inc.
Mike McGinley

Co-founder and managing partner of New Dominion Angels.

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Beth VanStory

Executive Coach and Consultant
Reenst Lesemann
Herbert Hugill

Director of the Board at Arbovax, Inc.
Eric Houpt

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Laura Sahnow

Research Technician ~ Strong molecular biology technical skills. Biology degree Virginia Tech 2010.
Linh N. Nguyen

Research Technician ~ Strong research & product development skills. Biomedical Engineering UVA 2009.
Robert Owen

Controller at Phthisis Diagnostics
Crystal R Icenhour, PhD

President/CSO ~ Strong leadership & business experience. U Cincinnati PhD 2002, Mayo Clinic & Duke training.

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Gerry Brunk

Managing Director at Lumira Capital
Philippe Sommer

Director, Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership/Batten Institute
Lea Strickland

President/CEO, FOCUS Resources
Elizabeth P. Pyle

Operations, Business Strategy & Logistics
Ed Leary

President and CFO at ContraVac, Inc
Andy Dreyfuss

Investor in Merscom.

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Gerry Brunk As a partner at Lumira Capital, a life sciences venture capital firm with over $350M of capital under management, I've served as a mentor to the Phthsis team since the company's inception. The company has been incredibly capital efficient in advancing its diagnostics products to the market.

5 months ago · Crystal R Icenhour, PhD likes this

Philippe Sommer Formerly on the board. Director, Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Darden Business School University of Virginia

5 months ago · Crystal R Icenhour, PhD likes this

Lea Strickland The Phthisis Diagnostics team, led by Crystal Icenhour, is a powerhouse of research and scientific expertise backed by business savvy. From their founding through the fantastic work they are currently doing, Phthisis has been defining what start-up and early stage companies should do - work on the science AND the business.

5 months ago · Crystal R Icenhour, PhD likes this

Elizabeth P. Pyle I have had the unique opportunity to work with the Phthisis team as a consultant/advisor and as Director of Admistration & Operations. Under Crystal Icenhour's leadership, Phthisis has become a powerful dynamic company the has blended strong science and innovative business strategy. Phthisis products will play a significant part in the development of the molecular diagnostics market.

5 months ago · Crystal R Icenhour, PhD likes this

Andy Dreyfuss strong growth prospects & good management team

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