Dede Willis

CEO and CoFounder

2016

Orbit Genomics is transforming complex disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention through early warning genomics. Our patent pending OrbiSeq™ platform analyzes novel genomic markers which uniquely reflect not only inherited predisposition to disease, but also risk acquired from lifestyle and environmental exposures. OrbiSeq can be applied to diagnose, treat and help prevent complex diseases including cancer, heart disease and neurological diseases.

Partner

2003

Ventac Partners is a life science company builder with offices in the US, EU and Asia. Ventac Partners has a strong track record of successfully launching new companies, fundraising, deal making and strategic consulting.

Business Mentor

2016 - 2020

Member Board of Directors

2016 - 2019

Panion Animal Health AB ‘s aim is develop and commercialize the canine application of CombiGene AB’s technology for gene therapeutic treatment of drug refractory epilepsy. In addition, Panion plans to inlicense or acquire other, similar assets, i.e. the animal health applications of human health development projects or products. Panion was acquired by CombiGene in 2019.

Chief Operating Officer and CoFounder

2009 - 2014

Boulder Diagnostics Inc. is dedicated to bringing new diagnostic tests to market for diseases that are not reliably diagnosed today. We work with leading academic institutions and innovative companies to identify scientific breakthroughs that can deliver new, reliable diagnostic tests where today’s standard methods fail.

Vice President, Operations

2010 - 2012

Vice President Operations

2004 - 2007

Vice President

1999 - 2002

Managing Director

1999 - 2002

President & CEO

1998 - 1999