Joining with co-authors from the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research at the Polish Academy of Sciences, our CEO, Dr. Trivia Frazier, discussed "The Effect of hypoxia on the proteomic signature of pig adipose-derived stromal/stem cells (pASCs)" in a recent paper published in Scientific Reports.
CSO's Recent Paper Featured in New York Times
Dr. Jeffrey Gimble was a co-author of a paper with collaborators at Columbia University Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, and Columbia University Department of Mechanical Engineering that was recently featured in the New York Times.
Obatala Sciences™ selected as finalist for Ignite Madness
Our CEO, Dr. Trivia Frazier will be participating in the Ignite Madness pitch on October 29, 2020! Ignite is a non-profit that supports female entrepreneurs as they change the future of healthcare. We are excited to share our company's story in the final round and are proud to be a part of Ignite's growing network of female entrepreneurs!
Obatala® CEO gives back to her alma mater
Dr. Trivia Frazier spoke on two recent panels at Tulane University, where she earned both her PhD and MBA. She joined fellow alumni on the Black Waves Panel sponsored by Tulane's chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers.
Obatala Sciences™ continues to grow its staff
We are excited to announce the addition of new members to our team! Dr. Michael Henderson is the Director of Cell Biology. Emma Rogers is a Tissue Engineering Research Scientist. Katie Hamel will work as part-time Lab Technician while she completes her PhD at LSU, and Marisa Demasiliere will be a Marketing Intern during her last undergraduate semester at Xavier University.
Obatala Sciences™ CEO Signs the CEO Pledge
Dr. Trivia Frazier joins leaders from around the biotechnology industry in signing the CEO Pledge that commits to building a More Equitable and Inclusive Life Sciences Industry. As a female and African-American entrepreneur, this pledge closely aligns with Dr. Frazier's entire body of work. It also is a further demonstration of Obatala Sciences® mission to Drive Diversity in Research and Impact the Future.
Obatala Sciences™ included in NIA Small Business Showcase
Obatala Sciences® has received funding from the National Institute of Aging in the past and was recently selected for the NIA Small Business Showcase. Each of the companies were selected by the NIH Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Innovator Support Teams to present at an investor/partnering showcase.
Obatala Sciences™ Awarded Trademark
Obatala Sciences® is pleased to announce it has officially been granted a trademark from the US Patent and Trademark Office for its company name!
Obatala Sciences™ graduates from Creative Destruction Labs
Obatala Sciences™ recently graduated from the Creative Destruction Labs program, which is a part of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
Obatala CEO chosen as Ada Lovelace Award finalist
Dr. Trivia Frazier was selected as a finalist in the tech founder category. The Ada Lovelace awards honor women across the Gulf South who make an impact in their local tech community.
Obatala Sciences™ participates in Creative Destruction Lab Program
Obatala was a participant in the Creative Destruction Lab program based out of the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. Because of COVID-19, the program was held remotely, and Obatala was glad to continue in this prestigious accelerator program.
Obatala Sciences™ CEO to be honored by Mayor of New Orleans
The Honorable LaToya Cantrell, Mayor of New Orleans, selected Dr. Trivia Frazier as an honoree at the 2020 United Negro College Fund Mayor's Masked Ball on March 14.
Obatala Sciences™ Director of Commercialization included in Silicon Bayou 100
David Bode, Obatala's Director of Commercialization, was selected as one of the 100 most influential people in the Greater New Orleans entrepreneurial community for the 3rd consecutive year. He is honored to be a part of Louisiana's burgeoning startup ecosystem.
Obatala CEO joins New Orleans Mayor in Announcing Expansion
Dr. Trivia Frazier, Obatala Sciences CEO, joined the CEOs of AxoSim and CadEx Genomics; the Mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell; Brad Lambert of Louisiana Economic Development; and Quenton Messer, the CEO of New Orleans Business Alliance, to announce an expansion of the biotech industry in New Orleans. Obatala Sciences will add at least ten positions over the next five years.
“Obatala Sciences is excited to contribute to our budding biotech ecosystem here in New Orleans, and we are dedicated to this cause,” Trivia Frazier said. “We recognize the value of investing in our community and partnering with the local educational institutions to retain the talent necessary to advance our mission. In this manner, New Orleans can establish a blueprint for other cities with a growing population that possesses highly technical expertise within in a traditionally underserved region.”
