QV Bioelectronics Company Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name and Mission of the Company
- Name: QV Bioelectronics
- Mission: Delivering longer, better quality lives for brain tumour patients.
Founding Details
- Founded: 2018
- Founders: Dr. Chris Bullock (Biomedical Engineer) and Dr. Richard Fu (Neurosurgeon)
Key People
- Dr. Chris Bullock: CEO & Co-Founder
- Dr. Richard Fu: Clinical Director & Co-Founder
- Sabine Ficek: CFO
- Alastair Atkinson: Non-Executive Chairman
- Dr. Deepak Kotak: Non-Executive Director
- Joel Treen: Head of Quality
- Qasim Akhtar: Head of Business Development
- Dr. Nimrah Munir: Principal Scientist, Biomaterials
- Dr. Ashwin Narayanan: Principal Scientist, Cancer Biology
- Liz Freeman: Finance/HR Manager
Headquarters
- Location: 21 LGA, Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4TG, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
- Employees: 11-50
Revenue
- Revenue: No information is available
Company Recognition
- Known For: Developing an implantable electric field therapy treatment for aggressive brain tumours, specifically focusing on Glioblastoma.
Products
Main Product Offering
- GRACE (Glioma Resection Advanced Cavity Electric field therapy):
- Description: An innovative implanted device offering electric field therapy directly to tumour resection margins, designed to address Glioblastoma.
- Key Features:
- Delivers electric field therapy continuously through an implant.
- Targets areas where 90% of GBM recurrence occurs.
- Intended to improve patient quality of life with a minimally invasive approach.
Electric Field Therapy (EFT)
- Description: Utilizes specific electrical frequencies to halt cancer cell cycles and slow tumour growth.
- Features:
- Approved for clinical efficacy in treating Glioblastoma.
- Represents a novel cancer treatment approach.
Recent Developments
Advancements and New Initiatives
- Pre-Clinical Results: Achieved breakthrough pre-clinical safety and efficacy results for electric field therapy in Glioblastoma treatment.
- Safety and Efficacy: Demonstrated success in large animal studies for up to three months without significant adverse events.
- Innovate UK Funding: Secured £343,000 from Innovate UK’s Cancer Therapeutics program to develop treatment for childhood brain tumours.
- Strategic Collaborations: Successful collaboration with Incubate Bio to progress GRACE.
- New Products and Features: No new distinct product launches, but enhancements and expansion focus on childhood brain cancer.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- Collaborated with Incubate Bio for strategic insights critical to advancing GRACE.
Market Position and Future Outlook
- Market: Targeting a market worth over $30 billion with innovative technology aimed at disrupting current dominated spaces.
- Series A Investment: Engaged in raising Series A investment to facilitate product development and extend reach in neuro-oncology.
- FDA Progress: Achieved positive feedback from the FDA on validation plans, paving the way for first-in-human trials.
Milestones and Recognition
- Celebrating 6 years, acknowledged major strides in developing the world’s first implantable electric field therapy for Glioblastoma.
- Notable financial backing with equity funding exceeding $4M and grant funding over $3M, showcasing growth and innovation.
Contact Information
- Office Address: 21 LGA, Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4TG
- Email: info@qvbio.co.uk
- Investor Contact: investorrelations@qvbio.co.uk
This report compiles the available information on QV Bioelectronics, focusing on company operations, product offerings, recent company developments, and strategic initiatives in the medical field. Given their niche in neuro-oncology and electric field therapy, QV Bioelectronics continues to make significant strides in advancing cancer treatment technology.