Precision Drug Delivery Starts Here

Curapath’s expertise in the development and manufacturing of lipids and polymers, combined with our experience in nanoparticle formulation and manufacturing, makes Curapath the right partner for developing your therapeutic.

Curapath supports all stages of development from proof-of-concept to preclinical, clinical and commercial-scale GMP manufacturing. We help solve even the most complex drug delivery challenges.

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Curapath

We provide unmatched technical and analytical expertise in the custom design, development, and end-to-end GMP manufacture of polymer and lipid-based drug delivery systems for cell, gene therapy, and vaccine delivery.

We deliver hands-on guidance from preclinical development through commercial-scale GMP manufacturing – a knowledgeable partner you can trust to move fast, manufacture smart, and provide support through your drug development journey, accelerating your speed to clinic.

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The advantage you need

Curapath’s End-to-End Services

R&D and
Discovery

We apply innovative creative thinking to
solve your drug delivery challenges.

Preclinical Development

We establish a robust, scalable process, implement analytical methods, and manufacture non-GMP pilot batches.

Clinical
Supply

Progress toward IND filing smoothly; from prototype optimization to GLP tox studies and GMP production of drug substance and product for clinical trials.

Commercial Manufacturing

We offer comprehensive services for commercial scale manufacturing, quality assurance and regulatory processes to bring products to market.

We specialize in the synthesis of polymer and polyamino acid drug conjugates and lipid and polymer nanoparticles.

We Develop Delivery Systems for Your Therapeutic Payload

mRNA, siRNA, miRNA, saRNA, RepRNA
pDNA, dsDNA
SMALL MOLECULE
PEPTIDE
VIRUS
ANTIBODY & PROTEIN

We Develop Delivery Systems for Your Therapeutic Payload

mRNA, siRNA, miRNA, saRNA, RepRNA
pDNA, dsDNA
SMALL MOLECULE
PEPTIDE
VIRUS
ANTIBODY & PROTEIN

We Provide Precision, Scalability and Flexibility From Start to finish

Payload
DELIVERY TECHNOLOGY
lipid nanoparticle
Polymeric Non-Viral
Hydrogel
Polymer Conjugate
Polymer Drug
Small Molecule
Biologic
Nucleic AciD (RNA, DNA, CRISPR)
Cells

We Get it Done: Analytical Testing & Quality

In parallel with development of a polymer best suited for your application, we establish phase-appropriate and validated analytical methods suitable for characterization and quality control. These qualified methods support cGMP batch testing and includes compendial verification of methods following guidelines established by the International Council for Harmonization (ICH).

Curapath's analytical experts offer

  • Routine characterizations
  • In-process and quality control
  • Indentity, quantitative, and limit tests
  • Impurity profiles
  • Analysis according to current monographs (e.g., Ph. Eur., USP)
  • Method development and validation
  • Comprehensive cGMP documentation and release certificates

InstrumENts & ASSAYS

  • GPC-MALS-RI
  • LC-MS
  • HPLC, IC
  • GC-FID
  • FTIR
  • NMR
  • DLS
  • Rheometer
  • Precision Balances
  • Equipment for microbiological control

Track Record

150+

Non-Compendial Analytical Methods Developed

80+

Analytical Methods Validation (ICH Q2)

10+

Formal ICH Stability Programs

100+

Compliant Batches & Customer Audit Compliance

Lipid and polymer nanoparticle characterization

  • Particle Size, Distribution, Zeta Potential – Malvern DLS
  • API Identity and Concentration– RPIP
  • API % Encapsulation – Ribogreen
  • API Ratio – SEC
  • Total API (RNA) Purity – Fragment Analyzer
  • Lipid Identity and Concentration– UPLC-ELSD/CAD
  • Appearance, Viscosity, Osmolality, pH, VIC – USP
  • Endotoxin, Bioburden, Sterility, SVP – USP
  • Raw Material ID – RPIP

Polymer & Lipid Excipients
(Bulk solid release, In-Process Control)

  • Raw Material ID – RPIP
  • Lipid Identity and Purity – UPLC-ELSD/CAD
  • Polymer Purity, MW and PDI – SEC-RI-MALS
  • MW & DP by End Group Analysis – HPLC-MS-UV
  • Residual Solvents – USP
  • Water Content – Karl Fischer
  • Enantiomeric excess – HPLC-MS-UV
  • Cleaning Verification/Validation – HPLC/TOC

Fill & Finish

We support you through all stages of clinical development. Small batch capabilities to meet clinical trial study needs. Formats vial, PFS, Bottles, Single-Use Bags

  • Capability: 2,000 vials per batch
  • Formats:
    • Vials (up to 50 mL)
    • Syringes (1 mL – 10 mL)
    • Bottles (10 ml-1 L)
    • Single-Use Bags (200 ml – 5 L)
  • Batch size ranges from 1 liters to 20 liters
  • Execute terminal sterilization as an alternative to filter sterilization
  • Testing services pre- and post- fill & finish
  • Release & stability testing, packaging & labeling
  • Batch certification by a Qualified Person
  • Administration routes:
  • Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Oral, Topical

We are currently authorized to manufacture both pre-filled syringes and oral liquids and the aseptic filtration of polymers classified as excipients.

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Support

In parallel with development of the polymer best suited for your application, we establish phase-appropriate and validated analytical methods that will be implemented for characterization and quality control. These qualified methods support cGMP batch testing and includes compendial verification of methods following guidelines established by the International Council for Harmonization (ICH).

Meet Our Team

PHILIPPE CLAVEL, PhD.
Chief Executive Officer

Philippe is the Chief Executive Officer of Curapath. He brings over 25 years of experience in chemical & pharmaceutical industry, with a specific focus on active pharmaceutical ingredient market (CDMO & Generics) and drug delivery solutions from R&D to commercial. Philippe has an extensive track record not only with regards to business development and the creation of trustful partnerships in Europe / US / Japan but also in process development, industrialization, and continuous improvement. Before joining Curapath, Philippe worked for 3 international companies with extensive development and manufacturing capabilities for pharmaceutical markets – Rhodia (now Solvay), Sanofi and Seqens – where he engaged and led global teams towards ambitious roadmaps and through challenging projects. For instance, Philippe was instrumental to secure the complex supply chain of oligosaccharides obtained by total synthesis and developed as animal free alternatives to heparinoids to treat thrombosis, to accelerate the installation of new manufacturing solutions for the hypertension market in Japan facing Fukushima crisis, to create new capacities for viral vectors manufacturing to face growing patients’ needs, and to establish the appropriate industrial scheme for supporting the worldwide commercial launch of a breakthrough therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Philippe received two awards from Sanofi for his entrepreneurship and partnership achievements. He graduated from the Engineering School of Physics and Chemistry of Bordeaux (now ENSMAC), and obtained his PhD at University of Bordeaux, funded by EDF and Rhône-Poulenc/Rhodia, for which he was awarded best PhD thesis of French Chemical Society (SFC).

VICENT J. NEBOT, PhD.
Chief Technology Officer

Vicent is the Chief Technology Officer of Curapath. He brings more than 15 years of experience in the field of nanomaterials and drug delivery systems in both industry and academic settings, having co-authored more than 40 publications (including articles, book chapters and patents) in the field, and been awarded several grants as co-PI. Before his time at Curapath, he was Research Collaborator at Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe (CIPF). Vicent is an expert in polypeptide-based systems, soft materials, supramolecular chemistry, and physico-chemical characterization with a special focus on CMC development of drug nanomedicines and their regulatory aspects. Vicent obtained his Ph.D. degree in Chemistry and Material Science, funded by Procter & Gamble, from Universidad Jaume I de Castelló in 2012. After a post-doctoral period of 3 years at Polymer Therapeutics Laboratory, headed by Dr. Maria J. Vicent, Vicent joined PTS as a researcher awardee of Torres Quevedo Spanish Ministry Program. He also participated in MIT Sloan School of Management’s Entrepreneurship Development Program.

NICOLAS SERRA
Chief Financial Officer

Nicolas is the Chief Finacial Officer for Curapath. Nicolas is a seasoned financial executive with 15+ years of experience in dynamic and fast-paced environments across multiple sectors and countries. He started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers Paris before joining DB Schenker Rail as Head of Finance & Accounting. More recently, he served as a Chief Financial Officer and Board Member of Telamon Shipping, Dragon Investors, Nice Tech, and MDCV. Nicolas has developed a deep understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning and has acquired expertise in optimizing and automating processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs. In addition, he has extensive experience building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, driving change initiatives, and implementing best practices. Nicolas obtained his MSc in Business Administration at Kedge Business School in 2006.

AMADOR GARCÍA, PhD.
Director of Business Development

Amador is the Director of Business Development with more than 15 years of experience in working with and providing services to innovation companies across various sectors, including biotech, aerospace, aero-wind, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Over the past six years, he has held executive roles, where he has developed and implemented strategic plans to drive organizational growth, following a mission-driven approach and the EFQM model.
Before joining Curapath, Amador served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at AIMPLAS, where he transitioned from technical and scientific roles to executive positions. Since 2019, he has been the Director of the Joint Research Unit UROPLAS, focused on promoting the use of polymeric materials for Drug Delivery and Regenerative Therapies in Urology (Fundación del Hospital General).
Since joining Curapath, Amador has played a pivotal role in creating and implementing the business development strategy. In his current role at Curapath, he leads the Sales and Business Development team, driving new business opportunities and guiding then organization’s strategic initiatives. Amador holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and a PhD in Organic Chemistry. In 2010, he was honored with the Plastic and Innovation Award. Additionally, Amador has worked as an independent consultant in polymers and material science, collaborating with IT companies and food and beverage companies.

Jose Conejos
Director of Operations
Jose is Operations Director at Curapath. Jose brings over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field, working in Operations and Quality. He is a pharmacist with a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Industry and a Master’s in Biomedical Biotechnology. Before joining Curapath, he spent over five years as an inspector for the Spanish Health Authorities assessing the GMP compliance of commercial Drug Substances and Drug Products manufacturers. Since he joined Curapath, he has led the creation and implementation of the quality system from scratch, organized the manufacturing departments according to GMP standards, and led the construction of Curapath’s GMP facilities for both Drug Substances and Sterile Drug Products.
LAURA MORENO, PhD.
Quality Director

Laura is the Quality Director and Qualified Person at Curapath. She is a trained Pharmacist and has a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. Laura has developed her career in the pharmaceutical industry with more than ten years of experience, first occupying R&D-related roles and progressing to positions specializing in GMP quality environments. Laura has expertise in managing GMP activities in Quality Control and Quality Assurance. She served as a Quality Control Specialist for third-party projects in Esteve Química, where she led projects from clinical stage Drug Substance through FDA marketing authorization. In addition, Laura acted as the Quality Assurance Manager at Laboratorios Edefarm, overseeing the manufacturing of commercial Drug Products. She joined Curapath in 2020, and manages the Quality Systems, and oversees the batch release of material manufactured at Curapath. Additionally, Laura hosts inspections and audits from regulatory Health Authorities and customers. Laura was instrumental in Curapath’s recent accreditation for GMP Investigational Drug Product manufacturing by the Spanish Agency for Medicine and Health Products (AEMPS). AEMPS is the regulatory agency that oversees the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in Spain and acts as a representative of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

SERGIO ABAD, PhD.
Director of CMC
Sergio is the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Director at Curapath. He is a chemist by training and holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Sergio has over 15 years of experience in developing, validating, and transferring processes and analytical methods for new active ingredients(API) and drug products. In addition, he has developed his skills in producing novel radiopharmaceuticals and polymer-based products for clinical trials and in the methods to control the quality of these products. Sergio joined Curapath in 2016 as Quality Control Manager and was instrumental in the creation of Curapath’s Quality Control department and the building Curapath’s overall Quality Systems. Sergio supports our client’s therapeutic programs from early feasibility, overseeing clinical GMP manufacturing through process validation and commercial manufacturing.
ANGELES PAREDES
Head of Administration

Angeles is Head of Administration and Finance at Curapath. She has more than 25 years of experience managing financial departments in national and international companies in the technology, automotive, automation and import/export sectors. Angeles’ expertise includes all aspects of Finance and Control, such as reporting, analysis, forecasting, margin calculation, treasury, taxes, and accounting review. She brings strong analytical and teamwork skills to Curapath. Angeles earned a degree in Economics and Business from Universidad de Valencia.

AROA DURO, PhD.
R&D Manager

Aroa is a chemist by training and holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Biotechnology. She brings more than 10 years of experience in drug delivery and polymer science. She joined Curapath in 2021 as R&D manager. Aroa did her PhD at the CIPF in Valencia at the Polymer Therapeutics Lab self-funded with a fellowship from the national scheme. Then, she moved to the Molecular Bionics lab in UCL London for a postdoctoral experience, with first the competitive Newton International fellowship from the Royal Society of UK, and later with a Marie Curie fellowship from the European Commission. Her scientific background has provided her with vast experience in project management, supervising skills and successful grants applications. She counts with more than 30 publications including patents and research monographs. Aroa joined Curapath as a research awardee Torres Quevedo Spanish Ministry Program and since then, she has provided structure to the R&D Department to guarantee the continuous innovation of the company projects.

Juan Ruiz
Human Resources Director
Juan is Curapath’s HR Manager since 2022, he has more than 20 years of experience as an HR professional, mainly in companies in the industrial environment, in sectors such as: Chemicals, Automotive, Renewable Energies and Food, developing and leading HR departments with the implementation of policies and management tools, organizational transformation, always aligning with the needs of the business, he has also been a consultant with projects in which he has collaborated in restructuring, organizational changes and in the implementation of HR tools. At Curapath, he has created and developed the Human Resources/Health & Safety department, defining and directing the implementation of policies and tools for people management and occupational risk prevention. Juan earned an MA in Organizational HR Management from ESIC Business School and a BA in Psychology from the University of Valencia.
JUAN JOSÉ ARROYO, PhD.
Head of Project Management
Juan José is the Head of Project Management at Curapath. He is a trained chemist with a MSc. in Supramolecular Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Biomedicine. He possesses +10 years in the development of nanomedicines and novel polymer-based drug delivery systems for multiple biomedical applications, including their physicochemical characterization and preclinical evaluation. He has authored +10 high impact publications in the field. Juan José joined Curapath as Project Manager in early 2019 through a Torres Quevedo grant. Since then, he has accumulated an extensive experience in the management of complex projects in different stages of the clinical pathway. As Head of Project Management, Juan José leads an interdisciplinary team of highly skilled Project Managers whose mission is to coordinate the operational internal teams to ensure efficient projects execution, while supporting business growth by efficient client’s relationship management. Additionally, Juan José manages several projects undergoing IND/IMPD applications and early clinical trials.

News & Resources

Curapath Strengthens Partnership in Breakthrough Genetic Medicine with Multiyear Development and Manufacturing Agreement

BOSTON and VALENCIA, Feb. 14, 2024 – Curapath, a leader in the development and custom manufacturing of polymer- and lipid-based delivery systems for advanced therapies, has entered into a multiyear Development and Manufacturing Services Agreement with a key customer located in North America. Under this agreement, Curapath will leverage its expertise in Novel Functional Excipients to complete process characterization, process performance qualification (PPQ), and other necessary studies. Anticipated to progress to commercial stages at Curapath Manufacturing site in Valencia in 2025, this multi-year agreement holds the potential to represent a double-digit million revenue contract for Curapath, subject to successful PPQ campaigns and regulatory approvals. This marks a significant milestone in the partnership between the two companies, with Curapath supporting the project since its early development stages. “We are tremendously grateful for the trust placed in our team over the past few years” said Vicent J. Nebot, Chief Technical Officer of Curapath. “Being part of this pivotal moment and contributing to the delivery of this new disruptive therapy to patients is both an honor and a driving force to continue delivering our best to the advancement of our customer´s innovative therapies.”  “Our team’s dedication to advancing innovative therapies is unwavering. Building

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Curapath Appoints Philippe Clavel as Chief Executive Officer

Curapath, a developer, manufacturer, and formulator of lipid- and polymer-based nanoparticles used in advanced therapeutic delivery technology, today announced the appointment of Philippe Clavel as Chief Executive Officer. Curapath is a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management. Philippe has previously held leadership positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Most recently, he served as the Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Solutions division of SEQENS, a global provider of active ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty ingredients. Previously, he held management positions at Sanofi. Philippe has a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the Université de Bordeaux. Arcline commented, “We are incredibly excited to welcome Philippe as Curapath’s CEO. His track record of building and growing businesses that address critical demands in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors makes him the ideal leader for Curapath’s next phase of growth.” Philippe said, “I am thrilled to join Curapath and partner with innovators to improve the efficacy and safety profiles of nanoparticle delivery systems for novel therapeutics. I look forward to working with the exceptional Curapath team to enable customers to bring urgently needed treatments to patients across multiple disease areas.” About Curapath Curapath, with over a decade of unwavering commitment, is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative therapies.

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Curapath Receives Accreditation as a GMP Investigational Drug Product Manufacturer from the Spanish Agency for Medicine and Health Products

Valencia, Spain and Boston, MA, January 26, 2023 – Curapath, a leader in the design, development, andcustom manufacturing of polyamino-acid- and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery systems for therapeuticsand vaccines, today announced the company has received accreditation as a GMP investigational drugproduct manufacturer from the Spanish Agency for Medicine and Health Products (AEMPS). AEMPS isthe regulatory agency that oversees the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceuticals and medicaldevices in Spain and acts as a representative of the European Medicines Agency (EMA). “The authorization of manufacturing for clinical drug product from AEMPS is an exciting milestone forour facility in Spain,” said Robert Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Curapath. “The recognition of ourcapabilities by this regulatory body means that we can produce drug substance and drug product for ourcustomers’ clinical programs. Importantly, it also provides our customers with the confidence to knowCurapath is well positioned to support their future commercial supply requirements.” This approval builds upon Curapath’s industry leading expertise in the custom design, development, andproduction of polymer and lipid-based delivery systems for cell therapy, gene therapy, and vaccines. About Curapath Curapath is a leading GMP-grade manufacturer of polyamino-acid (PAA) and lipid-based nanoparticleencapsulation technology for advanced drug delivery applications including mRNA, DNA, cell therapies,gene

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Proyecto cofinanciado por los Fondos FEDER, dentro del Programa Operativo FEDER de la Comunitat Valenciana 2021-2027.
La empresa POLYPEPTIDE THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS, S.L. ha desarrollado con éxito en el ejercicio 2022-2023 un proyecto denominado “Desarrollo de nuevos transportadores polipeptídicos como plataforma de vehiculización de ácidos nucleicos”, para el que ha contado con el apoyo de IVACE y FEDER, a través de su programa de apoyo al “PLAN DE I+D+i EMPRESARIAL AYUDAS PARA PROYECTOS DE I+D PYME PIDI-CV” en la convocatoria de 2022.