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Celine Haliqua

Founder of Loyal

San Francisco, California

Overview 

Celine Haliqua is the Founder and CEO of Loyal, a company based in San Francisco, California. With a DPhil from the University of Oxford and experience as Chief of Staff at The Longevity Fund, Celine has a strong background in biotech and health IT sectors, making significant contributions to the field. Her career highlights include founding Loyal and serving as Chief of Staff at The Longevity Fund, demonstrating leadership and expertise in the biotech and digital health sectors. Celine's educational background and experience in research and scientific consulting have equipped her to excel in her current role as CEO.

Work Experience 

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Loyal

  • Founder & CEO

    2020 - Current

    Developing drugs to extend dogs' healthy lifespan

Loyal is a biotechnology company developing medicines to extend dogs lifespan and maintain their quality of life.

Raised $115,000,000.00 from BoxGroup, First Round Capital, Valor Equity Partners, The Todd & Rahul Angel Fund, Khosla Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Quiet Capital and Bain Capital Ventures.

loyalfordogs.com
TL

The Longevity Fund

  • Chief of Staff

    2019 - 2020

  • Entrepreneur In Residence

    2018 - 2020

    Venture capital fund investing in therapies with the potential to extend human lifespan.

Oisín Biotechnologies

  • Scientific Consultant

    2017 - 2018

    Pre-clinical biotechnology company developing senolytic and oncolytic therapeutics utilizing proprietary technology driven by cellular activity levels.

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Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

  • Researcher: Neuro-oncology

    2015 - 2016

    Designed and conducted a pilot project investigating a novel drug-delivery mechanism in vitro on murine neuronal stemlike cell line C17.2 and patient-derived glioblastoma cell lines. Laboratory of Dr. Evan Snyder.

TU

The University of Texas at Austin

  • Research Assistant - Neuropharmacology

    2014 - 2015

    Investigated the effect of ethanol on the dopaminergic reward pathway in a mouse model. Managed mice care, ran operant chambers, conducted aseptic stereotaxic survival surgery, and prepared brains for electrophysiology experiments and histological staining. Conducted independent project testing the biocompatibility and neuronal uptake of DNA-templated silver nanoclusters injected into the mouse nucleus accumbens.

  • Research Assistant & Mentor - Nanochemistry

    2014 - 2015

    Synthesized nanoparticles and tested their catalytic properties. Worked extensively with super-paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and fluorescent DNA-templated silver nanoclusters. Led and mentored new students in the lab, teaching relevant laboratory techniques and ensuring safety.

DM

Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin

  • Policy Advisory Committee

    2014 - 2015

    Assisted in development of The University of Texas at Austin’s newly opened medical school’s student conduct handbook. Sat on medical professionalism committee, focusing on student doctor competence and self-improvement.

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