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THE STORY OF SALMOSS BIOTECH

SALMOSS BIOTECH was born as a result of the invention of a new osteoconductive biomaterial in the context of Dr. Muñoz’s doctoral program. This innovation opened up the opportunity for productive and commercial development.

With this inspiration, Dr. Muñoz invited Gastón Dupré and Rodrigo Cereceda to be part of this project establishing SALMOSS BIOTECH in July 2023. Soon after, an important agreement was signed with the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile to scientifically validate the modifications to the original product that give Salmoss its unique properties.

In November, SALMOSS BIOTECH was selected by MIT for the exclusive and demanding IDEA² program in 2024.

SALMOSS TEAM

Gastón Dupré

CEO Co Founder

Gaston Dupré is a pioneering entrepreneur with a passion for merging innovation, sustainability, and healthcare. With a background in business and a track record of successful ventures in fish farming, he brings a unique blend of management expertise and innovation experience.

Francisco Muñoz

CCO Co Founder

Dr. Francisco Muñoz Thomson, DDS, PhD, is a dentist with a passion for providing comprehensive, patient-centered oral care. With extensive experience and committed to being up-to-date on advances in the field of Oral Surgery, Dr. Muñoz is recognized for his expertise in dentoalveolar surgery, bone remodeling techniques, and surgically accelerated osteogenic orthodontics.

Rodrigo Cereceda

Co Founder

Rodrigo Ignacio Cereceda Rivera, public accountant and auditor from the University of Santiago de Chile. Diploma in Tax Analysis and Planning, Universidad Católica de Chile and Master's Degree in Business Taxation, Universidad de Los Andes.

Nicole Ortega

Researcher

Nicole Ortega is a biochemical civil engineer graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. Currently, she is expanding her knowledge in biomedicine through a master's program at the University of Chile. Her professional focus is on the research and development of biomaterials for medical applications.

María José Garcia

Clinical research

Dr. María José García, DDS, stands out as a distinguished professional in Dentistry, characterized by a strong academic background and a pioneering focus on biomedical research. Graduating from the Universidad de los Andes in 2021, she earned her degree with an innovative thesis on the "Characterization of an Osteoconductive Material Based on Salmon Skeleton," highlighting her creative approach in the field of dentistry.

SALMOSS ADVISORY BOARD

Alfonso Marquez de la Plata

After 20 years as CEO of 2 large companies in my country, Empresas AquaChile (the largest salmon company in Chile) for 11 years and Derco (the largest importer and distributor of cars and machinery in the region) for 9 years, I decided to spend more time with the start-ups that I have invested in over the past 3 decades

Dr. Thomas M. Wilcko

Dr. Thomas M. Wilcko, DDS, is a distinguished periodontist with over 25 years of experience. A graduate of Allegheny College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Dr. Wilcko continued his academic journey at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Dr. Mercedes Ballcells-Camps

Principal Research Scientist at MIT’s Institute for Medical Engineering and Science and Profesora Titular in Bioengineering at Institut Químic de Sarrià (IQS), Ramon Llull University, in Barcelona, Spain. Passionate scientist who embraces working with physicians and clinicians as well as industry partners to accelerate the path of new technologies and therapies from bench to bedside.

Jeff Behrens

Jeff Behrens is a serial entrepreneur who most recently sold LabShares Newton, an incubator for biotech startups. Jeff has a PhD from EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland), a Masters from the Harvard/MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST), and an MBA from MIT Sloan.

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