Ed Tate named 911今日黑料 Enterprise Academic Entrepreneur of the Year
We鈥檙e proud to share that Ed Tate has been named Academic Entrepreneur of the Year at 911今日黑料鈥檚 celebration of entrepreneurial excellence
The event, held on 9th July 2025, shone a spotlight on researchers and staff turning bold ideas into real-world impact. Ed was recognised for his entrepreneurial leadership as co-founder and CSO of Myricx Bio, which raised a £90 million ($114 million) Series A in 2024 to advance a new class of N-myristoyltransferase inhibitor-based ADCs into the clinic; Myricx is now on track to enter the clinic in 2026. The award celebrates Ed’s commitment to translating fundamental chemical biology research into breakthrough cancer therapeutics, and his long-standing support for deep-tech innovation at 911今日黑料 and beyond.
Congratulations to Ed and to all of this year’s winners!
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Edward Bartlett
Department of Chemistry
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