Powering therapeutic possibility

Continuity Biosciences was founded on a simple belief: therapeutic potential can be amplified through precision delivery.

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Our approach

Too often, promising therapies are limited not by what they are designed to do, but by the challenge of getting them to the right place. Treatments may disperse too broadly, struggle to penetrate the intended tissue, or fail to remain where they are needed long enough to deliver their full effect.

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We are working to change that.

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Precision and purpose

Our platforms are designed to help therapies reach target tissues with greater precision and purpose. Across small molecules, biologics, and cell-based therapies, we believe better delivery can expand what medicine is able to achieve.

Marco Farina, PhD, NICHE project lead

The people behind the vision

Breakthrough technologies don't build themselves.

They require people willing to operate at the edge of what's known and to do the hard work of turning new ideas into something clinically meaningful.

Continuity Biosciences was founded by Alessandro Grattoni, Ramakrishna Venugopalan, and Robert Whitehead, a team that unites deep expertise across therapeutic delivery, medicine, and product strategy. Our science is rooted in research from Houston Methodist, and our advisory network brings experience across research, care delivery, regulation, and commercialization—giving us the rare ability to move fluidly from bench to bedside.

What drives us is not just scientific rigor, but imagination, persistence, and a genuine belief that delivery is where therapeutic potential can be won or lost. Our collective work spans 135 publications and 80 patents, not as a measure of the past, but as a foundation for what comes next.

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Leadership
Robert Whitehead
Co-Founder & Executive Chair
Robert Whitehead
Co-Founder & Executive Chair
Serial biopharma entrepreneur with multiple successful exits, including Slate (sold to GTCR) and Sprout Pharmaceuticals (sold to Valeant). Co-founder and current board member of Sprout — reacquired in 2018 — and named in 2026 to TIME's list of the 10 most influential health and life sciences companies, Robert has a track record of building and scaling high-impact, life science companies.
Ramakrishna Venugopalan, PhD, MBA
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Ramakrishna Venugopalan, PhD, MBA
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Combination product and drug delivery executive with proven AbbVie experience advancing globally impactful therapies, including Skyrizi®, Ozurdex®, and Vyalve®.
Alessandro Grattoni, PhD
Chief Scientific Advisor
Alessandro Grattoni, PhD
Chief Scientific Advisor
Nanomedicine pioneer and Chair of the Center for BioNanoengineering at Houston Methodist Hospital, with deep expertise in implantable and nanofluidic drug delivery technologies and cell therapeutics.
Anthony Voiers
Chief Operating Officer
Anthony Voiers
Chief Operating Officer
Medtech operator and former CEO of Focal Medical, where he led development of an energy-based combination product for pancreatic cancer.
William Daunch, PhD
Chief Technology Officer
William Daunch, PhD
Chief Technology Officer
Medical device and combination drug delivery development leader who previously served as CTO of Focal Medical, advancing an energy-based combination platform for oncology and genomic medicine.
Sanjay Patel
Chief Business Officer
Sanjay Patel
Chief Business Officer
Seasoned healthcare executive with 20+ years leading growth-stage companies across healthcare services, life sciences, and technology.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert Whitehead
Co-Founder & Executive Chair
Robert Whitehead
Co-Founder & Executive Chair
Serial biopharma entrepreneur with multiple successful exits, including Slate (sold to GTCR) and Sprout Pharmaceuticals (sold to Valeant). Co-founder and current board member of Sprout — reacquired in 2018 — and named in 2026 to TIME's list of the 10 most influential health and life sciences companies, Robert has a track record of building and scaling high-impact, life science companies.
Ramakrishna Venugopalan, PhD, MBA
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Ramakrishna Venugopalan, PhD, MBA
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Combination product and drug delivery executive with proven AbbVie experience advancing globally impactful therapies, including Skyrizi®, Ozurdex®, and Vyalve®.
Allen Weiss
Director
Allen Weiss
Director
Global operations leader and former President of Worldwide Operations for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, where he led a business exceeding $10 billion in annual revenue.
Josephine Torrente, JD
Director
Josephine Torrente, JD
Director
FDA regulatory strategist with more than 25 years of experience advising pharmaceutical and biotech companies on product development and regulatory pathways.
Michael Fowler
Director
Michael Fowler
Director
Investment and operations executive and CEO of Affordable Housing Partners, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, with decades of experience in tax - advantaged investments and affordable housing finance.
Monica Reed, MD
Director
Monica Reed, MD
Director
Senior healthcare executive and physician leader with more than 30 years of experience leading major health systems and advancing clinical excellence.
Vicky Papoutsis, JD, MBA
Director
Vicky Papoutsis, JD, MBA
Director
Global biopharma strategy and business development executive with 25 years of experience, leading more than 30 strategic transactions, and helping build three successful private equity-backed biosciences companies.
ADVISORS
Joseph DeSimone, PhD
Advisor
Joseph DeSimone, PhD
Advisor
Translational medicine leader, Stanford professor, and serial entrepreneur whose work has helped redefine drug delivery, diagnostics, and high-resolution additive manufacturing.
Camillo Ricordi, MD
Camillo Ricordi, MD
Advisor
Camillo Ricordi, MD
Advisor
Camillo Ricordi, MD is a world-renowned pioneer in cell transplantation and regenerative medicine. He is a Professor of Surgery, Director of the Cell Transplant and NABTU Regenerative Medicine Center, and Director Emeritus of the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami. He is the inventor of the Ricordi Chamber and automated method for human islet isolation that made clinical islet transplantation possible, and continue to make a global impact today in over 50 countries. Dr. Ricordi brings decades of leadership in translational science, biologic replacement, immunomodulation and tolerance induction strategies, advancing novel cell therapies toward the clinic.
James Byrne, MD, PhD
James Byrne, MD, PhD
Advisor
James Byrne, MD, PhD
Advisor
Radiation oncologist and biomedical engineer at the University of Iowa, leading translational research in drug delivery and cancer therapeutics with a focus on improving treatment response and reducing treatment-related toxicity.
Channing Der, PhD
Channing Der, PhD
Advisor
Channing Der, PhD
Advisor
Sarah Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology at UNC and internationally recognized cancer researcher with longstanding expertise in oncogene biology and the development of targeted cancer therapies.
Robert Ferris, MD, PhD
Robert Ferris, MD, PhD
Advisor
Robert Ferris, MD, PhD
Advisor
Distinguished Professor and Executive Director of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chief of Oncology Clinical Services at UNC Health, with deep expertise in cancer immunotherapy and translational research.
Andrea Filippi, MD
Andrea Riccardo Filippi, MD
Advisor
Andrea Riccardo Filippi, MD
Advisor
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Milan and Head of Radiotherapy at Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, focused on thoracic oncology and the integration of radiotherapy with emerging systemic therapies.
Ganesh Palapattu, MD, FACS
Advisor
Ganesh Palapattu, MD, FACS
Advisor
Professor and Chair of Urology at the University of Michigan, with a career spanning urologic oncology, translational research, and the development of new approaches to prostate cancer care.
Jen Jen Yeh, MD
Advisor
Jen Jen Yeh, MD
Advisor
Wellcome Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Surgery and Pharmacology at UNC, Assistant Dean for Translational Research, and Director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence at Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, leading clinical and translational research in pancreatic cancer.
Clint Carnell
Clint Carnell
Advisor
Clint Carnell
Advisor
Medical aesthetics executive and serial entrepreneur with five successful exits and more than 20 years of experience building and scaling leading brands, including HydraFacial, Fraxel, Thermage, Clear + Brilliant, and OrangeTwist.
Jonathan Lehr
Jonathan Lehr
Advisor
Jonathan Lehr
Advisor
Marketing executive and brand strategist with a track record of leading growth across beauty, wellness, digital, and eCommerce channels.
Steve Schultz
Steve Schultz
Advisor
Steve Schultz
Advisor
Medical device R&D executive with more than 28 years leading global teams in the development and commercialization of medical devices and drug-device combination products, including extensive work in aesthetics.
Elizabeth Tanzi, MD
Elizabeth Tanzi, MD
Advisor
Elizabeth Tanzi, MD
Advisor
Board-certified dermatologist and Founder and Director of Capital Laser & Skin Care, internationally recognized for her work in cosmetic dermatology and laser-based treatments.

How we turn precision into possibility

We are driven by the opportunity to expand what new and existing therapies can achieve in improving patient outcomes. This vision continues to shape everything we do.


This is why we are developing adaptive, therapy-agnostic delivery platforms designed to improve how therapeutic treatments reach and act at their intended sites of action. Rather than building around a single therapy or disease, we are building technologies that can support a wide range of applications where delivery is central to performance.

Delivery platforms, built to flex.

01
Pancreatic cancer
Our implantable iontophoretic system uses mild electrical current to deliver chemotherapy directly into tumor tissue, with the intention of maximizing impact at the source while minimizing systemic exposure.
02
Oral cavity cancer
Our iontophoretic system delivers chemotherapy directly into oral tumors using mild electrical current during a brief and minimally invasive outpatient procedure.
03
TYPE 1 DIABETES
NICHE, our subcutaneously implantable combination product, is designed to house insulin-producing cells in the body and provide a locally immuno-protected environment that supports their extended survival.
04
hiv
NanoDDI is a subdermal implant that is designed to deliver sustained therapy over months or years, reducing daily treatment burden and supporting long-lasting effects.
05
breast cancer
NDES, our nanofluidic drug-eluting seed, is intended to release therapy directly within the tumor, maintaining a sustained, localized therapeutic presence.
06
medical aesthetics
Our patch technology goes beyond surface-level aesthetics, using intradermal precision to deliver ingredients beneath the surface for a more targeted approach to skincare.

Advancing the
next chapter of therapeutic delivery

We believe better delivery can help shape what comes next in medicine.

As we continue to advance our platforms, we welcome conversation with partners and collaborators who share our excitement about what becomes possible when therapies can reach where they are needed most.

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NICOLA DI TRANI, PhD

NDES and NanoDDI Project Lead