John Ramunas

John Ramunas, PhD, invented TERT mRNA telomere extension at Stanford in Helen Blau's lab — reversing a decade of telomere shortening in one treatment. 50+ granted patents across 7 families through 2046. Preclinical efficacy in 4 organ systems. FDA INTERACT cleared. Khosla Ventures seed. YC S18. Raising $10M seed extension ($2M wired) for 3 clinical trials — Phase I readout Q3 2027. Subject #1 in first human trial.