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ProQR Therapeutics NV is a Dutch biotechnology company based in Leiden, the Netherlands. ProQR was founded in 2012 by CEO Daniel de Boer and co-founders Henri Termeer[1][2][3], Dinko Valerio[3][4], Gerard Platenburg[3][4]. The company’s current pipeline includes RNA treatments for rare genetic diseases[5] including Leber's congenital amaurosis[5][6], dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa[5][6] and Usher syndrome[7].

References

  1. ^ Weisman, Robert (January 20, 2018). "Henri Termeer isn't exactly settling into retirement". The Boston Globe.
  2. ^ McBride, Ryan (May 10, 2013). "Henri Termeer rediscovers the 'Genzyme feel' in world of biotech startups". FierceBiotech.
  3. ^ a b c Carroll, John (Sep 9, 2014). "Termeer-backed ProQR lays out terms for $75M IPO". FierceBiotech.
  4. ^ a b Taylor, Nick Paul (Sep 13, 2017). "ProQR spins out CNS assets to form RNA rare disease biotech". FierceBiotech.
  5. ^ a b c Rodríguez Fernández, Clara (March 12, 2018). "A Dutch Company on the Quest Against Cystic Fibrosis". LaBiotech.eu.
  6. ^ a b Rossi, Krista (May 25, 2018). "Daniel de Boer, CEO of ProQR, Explains RNA Treatment, QR-313, for DEB". Rare Disease Report.
  7. ^ Dale, Alex (Feb 13, 2018). "ProQR Tackles Blindness Caused by a Rare". LaBiotech.eu.