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History

2025.02

Kick-off IND-Enabling

2025.02

2023.09

In the portfolio of JLABS

2023.09

2021.4

1st patent granted

2021.4

2020.12

SBC003 showed neurorescuing effects in a rd10 model for RP

2020.12

2019.11

SBC003 showed neuroprotective effects in an NMU model for RP

2019.11

2018.11

SunRegen won the startup competition in BioEurope

2018.11

2018.10

SunRegen is granted SME Seal of Excellence

2018.10

2017.12

SunRegen project was one of the IMAGINE IF! Global Top 20 Finalists

2017.12

2017.8

BaseLaunch, a life science accelerator in Basel Region, selects SunRegen into its portfolio

2017.8

2017.5

Swiss CTI granted coaching support service to SunRegen

2017.5

2017.2

SunRegen Healthcare AG was founded to develop SBC003 into a new drug

2017.2

2016.12

SBC003 neuroprotective, neuro-rescuing, neurotrophic, and axon-outgrowth effects were proven by a series of in vitro Prove-of-Concept tests

2016.12

2016.2

SBC003 was discovered

2016.2

Team

Our core team brings extensive experience in drug research and development and medical translation, having held senior scientist and business leadership positions at world-leading multinational pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis, Roche, Merck, Alcon, and Allergan, complemented by years of international work experience. Our esteemed scientific advisory team includes heavyweights such as the former Chief Scientist of Alzheimer’s Drug R&D at Novartis Switzerland Headquarters, a former VP of Drug R&D at Novartis Switzerland Headquarters, and a former VP of Retinal Research and Development at Alcon and Allergan. 

David Guan

David Guan

Chief Executive Officer

10 years of senior management experience at leading multinational companies, including Honeywell and HP.

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Dr.Yuhong Dong

Dr.Yuhong Dong

CS0

12 years of Pharma R&D research experience including as a Senior Medical Scientific Expert at Novartis Basel

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David Guan

David Guan

Managing Director, Chairman

David, with a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, brings a decade of senior management experience with multinational companies like Honeywell and HP. As an entrepreneur, he has successfully raised capital from international investors and demonstrated expertise in business operations, project management, and managing cross-cultural, multi-site teams.

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Dr. Yuhong, Dong

Dr. Yuhong, Dong

Chairman, Director

Dr. Dong, holding both Medical Degree and Ph.D. in infectious disease from Beijing University, brings over 20 years of expertise in drug research and development across pharma and academia, excelling in infections, cancer, and neurological diseases. A recipient of four Novartis Awards with 30+ publications, she merges modern and traditional approaches to transform challenges into opportunities

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Dr. Hubert  Wong

Dr. Hubert Wong

Director

Dr. Hubert (Chiho) Wong is a registered general practitioner in both Hong Kong and mainland China. He holds a Master of Philosophy in Surgical Sciences and a Master of Science in Health Service Management from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. A dual fellow of the Hong Kong College of Health Service Executives and the Australian College of Healthcare Management, he brings extensive expertise to healthcare leadership.

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Dr. Philip Bentley

Dr. Philip Bentley

DMPK and Toxicology Lead, Consultant

40 years of experience in the fields of drug metabolism and toxicology including V.P. & Global Head Preclinical Safety at Novartis

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Dr. Thomas Hohman

Dr. Thomas Hohman

Ophth Drug Development Expert

An established industry leader who oversaw the development of multiple ophthalmology therapies in Alcon, Allergan and Novartis for over 30 years.

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Dr. Matthias Staufenbiel

Dr. Matthias Staufenbiel

Neurological Strategic Development Lead, Consultant

24+ years in leading positions at Novartis and Sandoz Preclinical Neuroscience Research focusing on neurodegenerative diseases

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Dr. Hans-Jürgen Pfannkuche

Dr. Hans-Jürgen Pfannkuche

Head of R&D

Pharmacovigilance Professional and Preclinical & Clinical Pharmacologist with 35 years of Team & Project Lead Expertise and thorough Experience in Drug Safety, Drug Discovery & Development, and Registration Affairs

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Dr. Kin-Sang (Anson) Cho

Dr. Kin-Sang (Anson) Cho

Head of R&D

Principal Scientist at the Schepens Eye Research Institute and a Principal Associate at the Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School

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Awards 

Enrolled Into BaseLaunch, A Top Swiss BioIncubator in 2017

Enrolled Into BaseLaunch, A Top Swiss BioIncubator in 2017

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Winner of MAGINE IF Global Top 20 Finalists in 2017

Winner of MAGINE IF Global Top 20 Finalists in 2017

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Coaching Program by Innosuisse, Swiss Federal Innovation Agency

Coaching Program by Innosuisse, Swiss Federal Innovation Agency

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Seal of Excellence SME Instrument of EU Horizontal 2020 Program in 2018-2019

Seal of Excellence SME Instrument of EU Horizontal 2020 Program in 2018-2019

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Winner of the Startup Slam Competition at the 2018 BIO-Europe

Winner of the Startup Slam Competition at the 2018 BIO-Europe

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Enrolled into JLABS Shanghai by J&J in 2023

Enrolled into JLABS Shanghai by J&J in 2023

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PARTNERSHIP

SunRegen Healthcare AG is Leveraging The Global Pharmaceutical Development Ecosystem And Building Partnerships With Professional CRO/CMOS Academic Institutions, And Service Organizations Related To Pharmaceutical Development

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