QureTech Bio welcomes Dr. Mikael Sellin as Member of the Board
December 18, 2024
QureTech Bio AB (“QureTech”), a biotechnology company developing novel antibiotics, today announced that Dr. Mikael Sellin will be joining the company´s Board of Directors.
Mikael Sellin is a Professor at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology at Uppsala University and brings a wealth of expertise in infection and microbiology and a distinguished career in academic research. Representing Kempestiftelserna, a foundation known for its support of innovative and forward-thinking projects, Mikael will be a valuable addition to QureTech’s board and its strategic leadership.
“We are glad to welcome Mikael Sellin to our Board of Directors,” says Markus Thor, CEO of QureTech. “His profound knowledge and experience in the field of infectious disease mechanisms and biology will be invaluable as we continue to advance our new class of antibiotics in our mission to save patients and healthcare from multidrug-resistant bacteria.”
This appointment follows a significant investment from Kempestiftelserna into QureTech in September 2024. Mikael Sellin expressed his enthusiasm about joining the board, stating, “I am honored to join QureTech as a member of the Board of Directors. I look forward to contributing to the company’s mission and working with such a talented team to develop much needed novel solutions to fight infectious diseases.” Until formal election at the annual general meeting, Dr. Sellin will be an adjunct member of the board.
Contact
Markus Thor, CEO
E-mail: markus.thor@quretech.com
Telephone: +46 70 644 99 91
Web: www.quretech.com
About QureTech Bio
QureTech Bio AB is a biotechnology company developing new solutions to combat disease-causing bacteria to tackle one of our times’ greatest health threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The company’s lead program is focused on developing a new class of antibiotics, called GmPcides, that are effective against multidrug resistant Gram-positive bacteria. QureTech is located in Umeå, Sweden.
About Kempestiftelserna
Kempestiftelserna are two foundations committed to supporting groundbreaking research and initiatives in Västerbotten, Norrbotten and Västernorrland that have a meaningful impact on society. Through funding of academic research and, in a limited number of cases, by supporting selected strategic projects and companies, the foundations aim to foster innovation and drive progress in various fields, including healthcare, education, and technology.