ABOUT
We're an experienced team of life science professionals dedicated to providing needle-moving information.
We created BiopharmIQ after spending years working and investing in the space, sourcing, analyzing, and maintaining our own company and asset research. We know how challenging and time-consuming this can be. We focus on the data, so you can focus on your business. The information we provide comes from SEC filings, company websites, press releases, and presentations. We pride ourselves in giving you correct information straight from the source.
Meet Our Team
Manny Vacchiano, J.D., PhD.
Founder
Manny has been a biotech patent attorney for over 20 years. He works closely with companies across the biotech space and understands the challenges they face. Before his law career, he was a PhD scientist at Abbott Laboratories and the National Institutes of Health where he did cancer research. He has also been a biopharma investor for over 20 years.
Dominic Vacchiano
Operations
Dominic has his Masters in Biotechnology Business Management which helps him understand how these biopharma companies operate, and the clinical/regulatory landscape they face. He has over 5 years experience analyzing and investing in the biopharma industry. Dominic leads the software projects at BiopharmIQ.
Faith Smalley
Data & Content Analyst
Faith graduated with her Masters in Biochemistry and has extensive knowledge working in laboratories focused on protein manipulation and influenza antivirals. She also has experience in scholarly research of clinical trials and scientific journals. Faith has always had a passion for the sciences and using her knowledge to benefit others’ lives.
Saumia Karat
Data & Content Analyst
Saumia earned her master’s degree in biotechnology, focusing on in-silico studies using bioinformatics docking tools and in-vitro cytotoxic assays on cultured animal cells. Before moving to the US and joining BiopharmIQ in 2022, Saumia spent 9 years at home raising kids and taking care of family. Outside of the office, Saumia enjoys arts & crafts, as well as spending time with family and friends.
Rachel Brunjes
Data & Content Analyst
Rachel graduated with her Masters in Microbial Biotechnology which offered a combination of science and business coursework. She has experience in business development, sales & marketing, and data analysis roles. She has experience analyzing catalyst events within the biotech industry. In her free time she enjoys hiking with her dog, baking, and traveling.