New Liver Disease Nomenclature Announced

June 24, 2023

Announced at the EASL Congress 2023, steatotic liver disease (SLD) is selected as the overarching term for the aetiologies of steatosis. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now defined as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is now defined as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

This change in terminology reflects the importance of addressing the underlying metabolic factors that contribute to MASLD and MASH and the importance of diagnosis based on affirmative rather than exclusionary criteria.

As clinical research experts focused on the continuum of metabolic diseases, ProSciento recognizes the significance of these changes. We are committed to supporting further advances in MASLD and MASH scientific research, therapeutic development, and biomarker discovery.

Additional details about the new nomenclatures are available in the multinational liver societies’ websites:

ProSciento Appoints David Sockolof as Chief Financial Officer

SAN DIEGO, February 1, 2023 – ProSciento, Inc., a leading specialty clinical research organization (CRO) exclusively focused on metabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of David Sockolof to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Sockolof joins ProSciento with an extensive track record in leading finance and business operations at global clinical research companies, including leadership roles at Labcorp Drug Development and PRA Health Sciences.

“It is an honor to join a company at the forefront of clinical research for critically needed, often life-saving therapeutics for metabolic diseases, a mission that holds great significance to me personally as father of a child with type 1 diabetes,” said Mr. Sockolof. “I look forward to supporting the continued growth of ProSciento and its innovative programs for patient access and engagement, leading change towards a future where the voice of the patient is at the heart of clinical research.”

“David’s knowledge of the clinical research industry and his passion for patient care are clearly evident in his collaborative, values-driven leadership style, which we consider vitally important for our corporate culture,” said Dr. Marcus Hompesch, ProSciento’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “His appointment as CFO further strengthens our executive leadership at an exciting time of growth for our team, our services, and our differentiators. David’s deep understanding of the industry and experience in guiding financial strategy will be invaluable as we continue to expand our science-driven and metabolic disease-focused CRO services globally and expand our patient access and engagement platform.”

Mr. Sockolof’s career in global finance and operations spans more than 20 years with deep experience in corporate growth strategies within the clinical research industry. His most recent role was as Executive Director of Resource and Process Optimization at Labcorp Drug Development where he provided leadership in financial forecasting, expense management, and global resource management. Prior to his position at Labcorp, Mr. Sockolof held a number of leadership roles at PRA Health Sciences, including Vice President of Finance and Business Operations and, prior to that, Director of Business Operations. During his tenure at PRA, his contributions were instrumental in the company’s evolution from a mid-size company to a leading global CRO, including the implementation of strategic financial frameworks and improved systems for proposals and pricing, project finance and global vendor management.  He received his MBA from George Washington University.

About ProSciento, Inc.

ProSciento is the leading specialty clinical research organization (CRO) focused on progressing clinical research and science that provide patients with better treatments, devices, and diagnostics for metabolic diseases. ProSciento works with biopharma companies and leading researchers worldwide to support clinical research programs and biomarker research. Founded in 2003, ProSciento has conducted more than 350 clinical trials for diabetes, NASH and obesity and supported the development of 19 approved metabolic drugs and devices on the market globally. For more information, please visit www.prosciento.com.

For media or general inquiries, please contact:
Abby Devine
Senior Director, Corporate Communications, ProSciento, Inc.
abby.devine@prosciento.com

ProSciento Hosts 6th NASH Roundtable Forum in Washington, DC

October 31, 2022 ‒ ProSciento, Inc. will host the 6th NASH Roundtable Forum on November 5, 2022, in Washington, DC, during the AASLD The Liver Meeting, bringing together leading experts to facilitate advances in science, clinical research, and patient care for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

NASH Roundtable forums are held twice a year, each focusing on a topic of importance to the medical and scientific community. The upcoming 6th Forum will facilitate a discussion on serum and imaging-based non-invasive testing, including regulatory considerations, within NAFLD/NASH clinical research. Moreover, the level of evidence in favor of replacing liver biopsy with non-invasive tests for clinical research and trials, as well as the major remaining challenges, will be analyzed. 

Steering Committee:  

  • Vlad Ratziu, MD, PhD, Professor of Hepatology at Sorbonne Université and Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris, France
  • Arun J. Sanyal, MD, the Reno Vlahcevic Professor of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, USA
  • Rohit Loomba, MD, Professor of Medicine, Director of Hepatology, at University of California at San Diego and Founding Director of the UCSD NAFLD Research Center, USA
  • Marcus Hompesch, MD, President and CEO, ProSciento, Inc., and Editor-in-Chief, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, USA

Keynote Speakers:

  • Alina Allen, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Director of the NAFLD Clinic at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, USA
  • Prof Quentin M. Anstee, PhD, FRCP, Professor of Experimental Hepatology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, UK
  • Jeffrey V Lazarus, PhD, Co-director of the Viral and Bacterial Infections Programme at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain, and Senior Scholar at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, NY, USA
  • Richard Torstenson, PhD, Senior Regulatory Affairs Director at AstraZeneca, Sweden

For additional information about the 6th NASH Roundtable Forum, please contact: nashroundtable@prosciento.com.

To be notified of future publications from the NASH Roundtable, please visit: https://nashroundtable.com/contact/.

About the NASH Roundtable™

The NASH Roundtable™ was established in 2018 as a platform to stimulate collaboration and build consensus towards validated biomarkers and endpoints and to support the development of effective and safe treatments. Today, the Roundtable consists of distinguished physicians, researchers, and clinical development experts from three continents brought together by their common commitment to steward advances in science, clinical research, and therapeutics for fibrotic diseases.

ProSciento to Present NASH PASS® Registry Data at EASL NAFLD Summit 2022

SAN DIEGO, September 15, 2022 – ProSciento, Inc., a specialty clinical research organization (CRO) focused exclusively on metabolic diseases, will present data related to the NASH PASS (NASH Patient Access and Screening Strategies) registry at the NAFLD Summit of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL), being held in Dublin and online from September 15-17.

The NASH PASS registry is a research database from a growing and well-characterized population that is a powerful tool to analyze and inform study design development, facilitating enrollment for NAFLD clinical trials. The result of this analysis helps better understand this population, increasing access to it. It also provides a pathway for further research and educational opportunities in earlier identification of the NAFLD patient population.

Poster presentation details are as follows:

  • Abstract #: P07-04
  • Title: NASH PASS®: a Registry to Inform Study Design and Accelerate Patient Enrollment
  • Authors: Alejandra Macias Pulido, Heidi Guthrie, Marcus Hompesch, Michelle Mazuranic

The data presented demonstrate the NASH PASS registry as a platform to model study design criteria in a community-based population to favorably accelerate clinical development programs. ProSciento’s experience applying this model has resulted in expedited study start-up of interventional clinical trials by more than 1 month on average, reduced screen failures by 15-30%, and increased enrolment rate to more than double compared to industry average.

NASH PASS is a cross-sectional diagnostic study and registry-based IRB-approved clinical research protocol with detailed prospective data collection on subsets of participants. Individuals at high risk for developing NAFLD or NASH are invited to undergo comprehensive screening to determine disease status. Participants can be followed for up to 10 years. NASH PASS data was utilized to analyze baseline characteristics of individuals at high risk for developing NAFLD. Sample t-tests were performed to compare differences among Type 2 diabetic (T2DM) and non-diabetic participants.

About ProSciento, Inc.

ProSciento is the leading specialized clinical research organization (CRO) focused on NASH, diabetes, obesity, and related metabolic diseases. ProSciento works with biopharma companies worldwide to support their outsourced clinical research needs with comprehensive and customized services for multinational, early development clinical trial programs. Founded in 2003, ProSciento has conducted more than 350 clinical studies for diabetes, NASH, and obesity, and has contributed to the development of numerous approved metabolic drugs and devices on the global marketplace. For more information, please visit www.prosciento.com.

For business development inquiries, please contact:
Casey Ustick
Vice President, Global Business Development, ProSciento, Inc.
bd@prosciento.com

For media inquiries, please contact:
Abby Devine
Senior Director, Corporate Communications, ProSciento, Inc.
news@prosciento.com

ProSciento Prepares to ‘Step Out’ Against Diabetes as the Living Red Sponsor for the American Diabetes Association Fundraising Event in Southern California

SAN DIEGO, September 10, 2022 – ProSciento, Inc., a specialty clinical research organization (CRO) focused exclusively on metabolic diseases, is pleased to announce that it is this year’s Living Red Sponsor for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Step Out Event in Southern California, taking place Saturday, September 17 in Los Angeles.

Each year, ADA Step Out Walks bring together thousands of walkers in events across the nation to raise awareness, support research, and fund programs for individuals affected by type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The ADA’s Living Red initiative recognizes and supports individuals living with diabetes (Red Striders) participating in the events, recognizable in their distinct red jerseys.

Look for ProSciento’s tent in the Wellness Village and come by to visit our photo booth and meet our representatives.

More information about the event can be found at https://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?pg=entry&fr_id=13515.

About ProSciento, Inc.

ProSciento is a metabolism-focused clinical research organization (CRO) with a mission to advance the global development of therapeutics for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and obesity. ProSciento works with biopharma companies worldwide to support their outsourced clinical research needs with comprehensive and customized services for multinational, early development clinical trial programs. Founded in 2003, ProSciento has conducted more than 350 clinical studies for diabetes, NASH, and obesity, and has contributed to the development of numerous approved metabolic drugs and devices on the global marketplace. For more information, please visit www.prosciento.com.

For clinical trial enrollment inquires,
Please visit www.myproscientostudy.com or contact:
Tel: +1 (866) 308-7427
hello@myproscientostudy.com

For media inquiries, please contact:
Abby Devine
Senior Director, Corporate Communications, ProSciento, Inc.
abby.devine@prosciento.com

ProSciento Hosts the 5th NASH Roundtable Virtual Forum Focused on Digital Pathology for Histology in NASH Drug Development

June 7, 2022 ‒ ProSciento, Inc. and the NASH Roundtable™ will host the 5th NASH Roundtable Forum on June 16, 2022, as a virtual event. Consisting of leading hepatologists, endocrinologists, and clinical development experts from around the world, the forum’s goal is to discuss and steward advances in science, clinical research, and therapeutics for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The theme of the event: Is Digital Pathology a Game-Changer for Histology in NASH Drug Development?

The event will be moderated by Dr. Arun J. Sanyal, the Reno Vlahcevic Professor of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Dr. Rohit Loomba, Professor of Medicine and Director of Hepatology at the University of California, San Diego; and Dr. Marcus Hompesch, President and CEO, ProSciento, Inc., and Editor-in-Chief, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

Keynote presenters include:

  • Anil Parwani, MD, PhD, Vice Chair, Anatomical Pathology, and Director, Pathology Informatics and Digital Pathology, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center
    Presentation: Impact of Digital Pathology/AI in NASH Drug Development: A Regulatory Perspective
  • Cindy Serdjebi, PharmD, PhD, Head of Research and Development, Biocellvia
    Presentation: How to Get Better Insights from Liver Biopsies in NASH Clinical Drug Development?
  • Mathieu Petitjean, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, PHARMANEST
    Presentation: FibroNest: Quantitative Digital Pathology image analysis and AI for Fibrosis and Associated histological features
  • Janani Iyer, PhD, Scientific Program Manager, PathAI
    Presentation: Characterization of NASH Histology Using AI-Powered Pathology

NASH Roundtable Members participating at the June Virtual Form are:

  • Elisabetta Bugianesi, MD, PhD, Professor of Gastroenterology, School Medicine at the University of Torino, Italy
  • Kenneth Cusi, MD, Professor & Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, University of Florida
  • Scott Friedman, MD, Dean, Therapeutic Discovery and Chief, Division of Liver Diseases, at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Eric Lawitz, MD, Vice President, Scientific and Research Dev, Texas Liver Institute, and Clinical Prof of Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio
  • Rohit Loomba, MD, Professor & Director of Hepatology at University of California, San Diego, & Director, NAFLD Research Center
  • Vlad Ratziu, MD, PhD, Professor of Hepatology at Sorbonne Université and Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
  • Manuel Romero-Gómez, MD, Professor at University of Seville and Director of Digestive, Liver and Inflammatory Diseases Program at Institute of Biomedicine of Seville
  • Arun J. Sanyal, MD, the Reno Vlahcevic Professor of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
  • Detlef Schuppan, MD, PhD, Professor, Hepatology & Gastroenterology at Mainz University & Beth Israel Medical Center, Harvard
  • Miriam Vos, MD, Professor, Pediatrics, Hepatology at Emory and Director, Pediatric Fatty Liver at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

More information about the event is available at https://nashroundtable.com/5th-virtual-forum/.

To learn more about the NASH Roundtable and its members, please contact nashroundtable@prosciento.com.

ProSciento Appoints Dr. Michelle Mazuranic as Vice President of Medical and Regulatory Affairs

ProSciento, Inc., a specialty clinical research organization (CRO) focused exclusively on diabetes, obesity, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and related metabolic diseases, has announced the appointment of Michelle Mazuranic, PhD, MSM, RD, as Vice President of Medical and Regulatory Affairs.

In this role, she oversees ProSciento’s medical affairs and regulatory consulting services, as well as works with clients to build strategic clinical development programs from early engagement assessment and planning through the completion of multi-site clinical trials.

“We are thrilled to have Michelle join our scientific leadership team. She is a widely recognized leader in global medical and scientific affairs, driving forward clinical development and regulatory strategies for new therapies in metabolic diseases. Michelle’s deep and highly applicable expertise, as well as her direct experience in metabolic diseases, further augments our clinical development consulting services for a rapidly growing global client base,” said Marcus Hompesch, MD, ProSciento’s CEO and Chairman of the Board.

“I’m pleased to join ProSciento’s highly respected scientific team and to have a leadership role in continuing to expand ProSciento’s global clinical development and regulatory services. ProSciento’s science-driven, therapeutically focused expertise is unique and differentiating within the CRO industry, leading to meaningful outcomes for our clients’ metabolic drug and device development programs, as well as for patients by accelerating promising IND candidates through phase II/III studies,” said Dr. Mazuranic. 

Dr. Mazuranic has extensive experience in building and leading global scientific strategies for clinical development, regulatory and medical affairs. Prior to joining ProSciento, Dr. Mazuranic served as Head of Global Medical Affairs at Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, where she built the department from the ground up. Prior to that, she served as Director of Global Medical Affairs for the Cardio-Renal and Metabolism Team for a seven-year tenure at AstraZeneca, where she managed strategic relationships with external scientific, academic, and advocacy group organizations and experts. Throughout her career, Dr. Mazuranic has developed and implemented activities to support global and compound-specific strategies, external scientific engagement, medical excellence, and evidence generation. Dr. Mazuranic is a licensed dietitian, completed her MS in management from Boston University, and earned her PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology from Walden University.

About ProSciento, Inc.

ProSciento is the leading specialized CRO focused on NASH, diabetes, obesity, and related metabolic diseases.  The company works with biopharma companies worldwide to support their outsourced clinical research needs with comprehensive and customized services for multinational, early development clinical trial programs. Founded in 2003, ProSciento has conducted more than 350 clinical studies for diabetes, NASH, and obesity, and has contributed to the development of numerous approved metabolic drugs and devices on the global marketplace. For more information, please visit www.prosciento.com.

For business development inquiries, please contact:
bd@prosciento.com

For media inquiries, please contact:
Abby Devine
Senior Director, Corporate Communications, ProSciento, Inc.
abby.devine@prosciento.com

For clinical trial enrollment inquires, please visit www.myproscientostudy.com or email hello@myproscientostudy.com.

Key Takeaways from the 4th Annual NASH Roundtable™ Virtual Forum

On November 18, 2021, ProSciento, Inc. co-hosted the 4th Annual NASH Roundtable™ Virtual Forum, a council of leading hepatologists, endocrinologists, and clinical development experts from around the world to discuss advances in the science, clinical research, and therapeutics for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, steatohepatitis (NAFLD/NASH) and related metabolic diseases.  

Moderating the event were NASH Roundtable co-chairs: Dr. Marcus Hompesch, President and Chief Executive Officer of ProSciento, Inc.;  Dr. Rohit Loomba, Professor of Medicine and Director of Hepatology at the University of California San Diego; and Dr. Arun Sanyal, Professor of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.  

Presenters included Dr. Arun J. Sanyal; Dr. Julio Gutierrez, Vice President of Clinical Research and Clinical Science of ProSciento, Inc. and Transplant Hepatologist at Scripps Health; Dr. Morten Karsdal, Chief Executive Officer of Nordic Bioscience A/S; and Dr. Lars Johansson, Chief Scientific Officer of Antaros Medical AB.  

Presentation topics included methods of utilizing the NASH Patient Access and Screening Strategies (NASH PASS®) database and biobank for biomarker and translational research; identifying critical biomarkers for liver fibrosis; advances in imaging technologies; and the various collaborative opportunities available with NASH PASS. 

NASH PASS is a clinical research platform consisting of a database of clinical data and biobank from subjects identified as high risk for NAFLD/NASH. The data include demographics, blood work, as well as FibroScan and biopsy data from over 3,000 subjects. In addition, the NASH PASS clinical site network allows for efficient recruitment of subjects with NAFLD/NASH risk phenotypes. Given the depth and breadth of the data, as well as the flexibility and efficiency of subject recruitment, NASH PASS provides valuable opportunities for: 

  • Researchers interested in biomarker discovery and validation, endpoint determination, and the study of NAFLD/NASH as a multi-system disorder. 
  • Healthcare providers and clinical trial sites by providing the tools, methodology, and support to diagnose and monitor at-risk patients for the progression of NAFLD/NASH.  
  • Principal investigators and diagnosed patients interested in participating in clinical trials investigating new NASH drug candidates and other clinical interventions.  
  • Biopharma companies working with ProSciento to substantially improve patient access and enrollment and streamlining site selection for NASH clinical trials, as well as optimization of inclusion-exclusion (I/E) criteria, 

PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS: 

Utilizing NASH PASS® Biobank for Biomarker Discovery and Translational Research 

Presentation by Julio Gutierrez, M.D., Vice President of Clinical Research and Clinical Science, ProSciento, Inc., and Transplant Hepatologist at Scripps Health 

Dr. Gutierrez’ presentation focuses on NASH PASS as a highly effective collaborative research tool. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are major public health challenges, and approximately 24 percent of the U.S. population will develop NAFLD.i Despite NASH being highly prevalent, drug development may be delayed because of a lack of suitable subjects enrolling in clinical trials. Rates of clinical trial enrollment have been steadily dropping since 2009, and access to individuals who meet the phenotype of NASH patients in the U.S. is limited. 

Conclusion: NASH PASS gives at-risk communities access to research. EMR data is used to prescreen subjects, and it utilizes proprietary algorithms to identify subjects with NAFLD and those with the highest risk of NASH. As a result of the optimized screening and recruitment efforts, there is an abundance of data and biological specimens.  

As a highly adaptable platform utilized at any stage, the recruitment methodology for NASH PASS is robust, and currently includes custom technology, as well as physician-to-patient, physician-to-physician, and patient-to-patient referral programs. These efforts feed into the top of the funnel of the recruitment science process, including keeping patients engaged. Data from the first 3,000 NASH PASS subjects that was presented at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Liver Meeting was also reviewed during Dr. Gutierrez’ presentation. 

ProSciento’s initiative for 2022 is the development of a polygenic risk model for NASH, and it currently has a tool for phenotyping patients at high risk for metabolic disease. ProSciento is pursuing addtional collaborations on the scientific side. 

Biomarkers of Hepatic Fibrosis, Fibrogenesis, and Fibrosis Resolution 

Presentation by Morten Karsdal, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Nordic Bioscience A/S 

Dr. Karsdal discusses how liver fibrosis is a multi-organ disease, and extracellular matrix remodeling is the common denominator in all chronic diseases. He poses the question, “How do we find patients who are progressing fast?” The answer: biomarkers of fibrosis – we need to develop a set of solutions with the liver at the center.  

Conclusion: Collagen fragments are key elements of this solution set because collagen is part of all organs and is central for tissue structure and function. When tissue modeling, the balance of tissue formation and degradation is central to most pathologies. Collagen fragments can predict death and response to treatment, as well as inform on early efficacy of clinical interventions. NASH PASS provides a platform to help understand the structure of organs and better profile patients and Dr. Karsdal highlighted the current collaboration between NASH PASS and Nordic Biosciences. 

Advances in Imaging Technologies for Fibrotic Diseases – A Look Forward 

Presentation by Lars Johansson, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Antaros Medical AB 

Dr. Johansson’s presentation centers around imaging and how it can help evaluate the effect of medications on different parts of the disease development. The use of PET and MRI imaging were discussed in detail. These imaging modalities can determine hepatocyte density and function. Though this technology has existed for some time, functional liver MRI using gadoxetic acid is an important development to help predict risk in cirrhotic patients. 

ConclusionClinicians should use a holistic approach using advanced imaging to understand treatment effects in fibrosis, cirrhosis, and portal hypertension by integrating imaging of liver structure and composition, liver function, ascites, liver stiffness, spleen stiffness, fibrogenesis, spleen structure and composition, and hemodynamics. These can be all integrated into a single exam to understand disease stage and progression. Combining metabolic and anti-fibrotic treatments is being tested by several companies. With imaging, we can assess the early effects of drug treatment on lowering the liver fat and improving insulin resistance, as well as downregulation of fibrogenesis and effects on fibrosis. 

Collaborative Translational Research Opportunities Utilizing the NASH PASS® Biobank 

Presentation by Arun J. Sanyal, M.D., Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 

Dr. Sanyal’s session focuses on NASH not only as a liver disease, but part of a multi-system disorder since, in most cases, approximately 70 to 85 percent of patients have one or more comorbidity. Key elements in non-invasive test (NIT) development include biological plausibility, analytical performance, clinical validity, clinical utility, and evaluating benefit versus harm. There are significant gaps in the field that need to be addressed to improve analytical performance. Dr. Sanyal also discusses the various perspectives by multiple stakeholders, which requires a strategic approach to meet everyone’s needs, including clinician, regulator, and payor. 

Also discussed are the parameters and results of the FNIH NIMBLE study2 of circulating biomarkers for NASH and activity and fibrosis stages. These data allow for the opportunity to analyze population results in more granular detail. The world of NIT has made progress in allowing information and data to be analyzed, especially when compared and paired with LITMUS.3 

Conclusion: How can we bring all these data together? One powerful approach is to use the NASH PASS platform to help expedite clinical research and help move the field forward. 


NASH Roundtable Members that participated in the discussion portion of this year’s forum included Dr. Elisabetta Bugianesi, Professor of Gastroenterology, School Medicine at the University of Torino, Italy; Dr. Scott Friedman, Dean, Therapeutic Discovery and Chief, Division of Liver Diseases, at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Dr. Eric Lawitz, Vice President, Scientific and Research Dev, Texas Liver Institute, and Clinical Prof of Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio; Dr. Vlad Ratziu, Professor of Hepatology at Sorbonne Université and Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital; Dr. Manuel Romero-Gómez, Professor at University of Seville and Director of Digestive, Liver and Inflammatory Diseases Program at Institute of Biomedicine of Seville; Dr. Detlef Schuppan, Professor, Hepatology & Gastroenterology at Mainz University & Beth Israel Medical Center, Harvard; and Dr. Miriam Vos, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Hepatology at Emory and Director, Pediatric Fatty Liver at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 

If you have any questions about the NASH Roundtable or the forums held twice a year, please contact nashroundtable@prosciento.com

1Arshad. Curr. Pharm Des. 2020:26(1):993-997
2 Non-Invasive Biomarkers of Metabolic Liver Disease (NIMBLE). The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health.
3 LITMUS: Progress towards diagnosing and better treating liver disease. EASL.

ProSciento Becomes a California-Wide Sponsor of JDRF’s One Walks

SAN DIEGO, November 30, 2021 – ProSciento, Inc., a specialty clinical research organization (CRO) focused exclusively on metabolic diseases, is pleased to announce that it has become the first California-wide sponsor of JDRF’s Northern California and Southern California One Walks. Each year, JDRF One Walks across California bring together more than 10,000 walkers to raise awareness, support research, and fund programs to make a difference in the lives of individuals affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D).

ProSciento is a longtime supporter of JDRF, a global organization funding T1D research. Since 2007, ProSciento has participated in the JDRF San Diego Gala, TypeOneNation Summit, and One Walk events, contributing more than $100,000 from fundraising and sponsorship to support T1D research.

“ProSciento is delighted to announce our California-wide partnership with JDRF and this expanded opportunity to share our core values of making a positive difference in the lives of patients with metabolic diseases through meaningful clinical research and partnerships with patient advocacy groups. We want to thank JDRF for the tremendously impactful work that they are doing on behalf of the T1D and overall diabetes community, locally, regionally  and ultimately, across the country and the globe,” commented Dr. Marcus Hompesch, ProSciento’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

“One Walk activities are a key strategy for raising funds and awareness about our continuing work to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. We are honored to have ProSciento join us as a sponsor in this life-changing work. Their commitment allows us to reach more people living with T1D, and their loved ones, in our efforts to expand knowledge of much needed new treatments and cutting-edge technologies under development,” commented Michelle Popoff, JDRF Southern California Chapter Executive Director.

About JDRF

Founded in 1970, JDRF is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of T1D research. Its exclusive focus is on finding a cure, and in pursuit of that goal, the organization is making daily advancements that improve the lives of those living with the disease. JDRF’s research has two core objectives: Cures by restoring the body’s ability to make insulin and stopping T1D before it occurs or providing insulin independence through replacement with insulin producing cells; and Improving Lives by keeping people with T1D as healthy as possible until cures are found by advancing new T1D resources, technologies, and therapies.  JDRF has a five-year plan for making Cures for T1D closer to reality.

About ProSciento, Inc.

ProSciento is a metabolism-focused, full scope clinical research organization (CRO), with a mission to advance the global development of therapeutics for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and obesity. ProSciento works with biopharma companies worldwide to support their outsourced clinical research needs with comprehensive and customized services for multinational, early development clinical trial programs. Founded in 2003, ProSciento has conducted more than 350 clinical studies for diabetes, NASH, and obesity, and has contributed to the development of numerous approved metabolic drugs and devices on the global marketplace. For more information, please visit www.prosciento.com.

For business development inquiries, please contact:
bd@prosciento.com

For media inquiries, please contact:
Abby Devine
Senior Director, Corporate Communications, ProSciento, Inc.
abby.devine@prosciento.com

For clinical trial enrollment inquires, please visit www.myproscientostudy.com or contact:
Tel: +1 (866) 308-7427
hello@myproscientostudy.com

ProSciento Appoints Lynn Rudolph as Vice President of Human Resources

SAN DIEGO, November 10, 2021 – ProSciento, Inc., a specialty clinical research organization (CRO) focused exclusively on metabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Lynn Rudolph as Vice President of Human Resources. Ms. Rudolph joins ProSciento with an extensive track record of leading global team development, management, and retention programs for companies in accelerated growth phases.

“Our team, culture and corporate values are at the very foundation of what makes ProSciento successful and able to do the work we do to make a difference in the lives of patients with metabolic diseases. We’re thrilled to have Lynn in this key leadership role at a time of exciting growth and expansion of offices and services in the US and internationally, and as we continue to strengthen programs and strategies to attract new talent and support the continued growth and development of our leaders and teams,” commented Dr. Marcus Hompesch, ProSciento’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Ms. Rudolph’s career in human resources spans more than 20 years, including management of global human resource operations in highly regulated industries. Her background also includes implementing executive coaching and leadership development programs for individuals and teams. Prior to joining ProSciento, Ms. Rudolph served as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at RW Baird, where she helped the company build its global talent strategy through innovative career and talent development programs. Before her role at RW Baird, she was Principal at Rudolph Coaching, a boutique executive coaching firm focused on delivering career development programs for emerging leaders in diverse industries. Prior to Rudolph Coaching, she was Vice President of Human Resources at PIMCO,  a global asset management company with over $2 trillion of assets under management.

Ms. Rudolph earned her BS in Psychology from Northwestern University and was awarded Columbia University’s Coaching Certification. She is also a Hogan Assessments credentialed coach.

About ProSciento, Inc.

ProSciento is the leading specialized clinical research organization (CRO) focused on NASH, diabetes, obesity, and related metabolic diseases. ProSciento works with biopharma companies worldwide to support their outsourced clinical research needs with comprehensive and customized services for multinational, early development clinical trial programs. Founded in 2003, ProSciento has conducted more than 325 clinical studies for diabetes, NASH, and obesity, and has contributed to the development of numerous approved metabolic drugs and devices on the global marketplace. For more information, please visit www.prosciento.com.

For business development inquiries, please contact:
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Abby Devine
Senior Director, Corporate Communications, ProSciento, Inc.
abby.devine@prosciento.com

For clinical trial enrollment inquires, please visit www.myproscientostudy.com or contact:
Tel: +1 (866) 308-7427
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