Avectas — Solupore® Integrated
Leadership

Guided by experts across biotech, bioprocessing and cell therapy.

Our executive leadership, board of directors, scientific advisory board and technical advisors ensure Solupore® Integrated meets the highest scientific and commercial standards.

Executive Leadership Team

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Dr. Michael Maguire

Chief Executive Officer · Board Member

Biomedical engineer and co-founder of Avectas leading development and commercialisation of Solupore® Integrated.

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Dr. Ann Brady

Chief Business Officer · Board Member

Veteran life sciences executive with extensive experience in business development, alliance management and corporate strategy.

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Eoin Heffernan, ACA

Senior Director Finance & Strategy · Secretary of the Board

Chartered accountant leading finance, strategic planning and operations across Avectas.

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Board of Directors — Non-Executive

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Eunan Maguire

Chair of the Board

Senior investment professional and board leader with experience across venture capital, corporate finance and biotech governance.

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Barry Leonard

Non-Executive Director

Biotech executive and board member bringing strategic guidance and governance experience.

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Dr. Mary Martin

Non-Executive Director

Seasoned biopharma leader and board director with deep R&D and corporate leadership expertise.

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Scientific Advisory Board

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Prof. Bruce L. Levine

Scientific Advisor

Barbara & Edward Netter Professor in Cancer Gene Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania, pioneer in CAR-T development.

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Prof. Mark Lowdell

Scientific Advisor

Immunologist and cell therapy pioneer with extensive GMP and potency analytics expertise.

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Prof. Evren Alici

Scientific Advisor

Clinician-scientist in immuno-oncology and engineered immune cells, advising on clinical strategy and cell phenotype.

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Technical Advisors

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Dr. Jörg Thommes

Technical Advisor

Senior bioprocessing executive formerly with Biogen and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; advises on industrialisation and global supply chain strategy.

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Dawn Maier

Technical Advisor

Cell and gene therapy expert with senior roles at UPenn, bluebird bio and ElevateBio; advises on translational development and partnering.

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Explore how Solupore® Integrated fits your program — from research to GMP manufacturing.

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