Cofounders of ZATA

                  
Paul C. Zamecnik, MD              (1912 – 2009)

• Co-discoverer of tRNA
• Performed first protein synthesis in cell free system
• Pioneered of concept of antisense oligotherapy
• Discovered diadenosine tetraphosphate (AP₄A)
• Co-developed oligotherapy approach for the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
• National Medal of Science In 1991
• Lasker Award in 1996

David Tabatadze, PhD                                    President of ZATA

• Invented and led development of ZATA’s oligonucleotides
• Developed the Donated blood purification systems
• Conceived chemical inactivators for killed vaccine candidates
• Co-developed oligotherapy approach for the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
• Co-developed over a half a dozen light based medical devices