Shahid Nimjee

Basking Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage company that aims to solve the biggest need in ischemic stroke therapy. The company is based in Columbus, OH. The company is developing a first-in-class RNA aptamer targeting von Willebrand factor (vWF), an important structural component of blood clots and driver of the clotting process. Basking is also developing a complementary rapid-acting reversal oligonucleotide capable of quickly neutralizing the pharmacological activity of the RNA aptamer. The company has successfully completed a phase 1 single-ascending dose safety study and is initiating a phase 2 clinical proof-of-concept study in patients suffering from an acute ischemic stroke. The ultimate goal is to extend the therapeutic window for thrombolysis compared to currently approved therapies. Basking Biosciences was founded in 2019 by Shahid Nimjee, Bruce A. Sullenger, and Richard J. Shea has been the CEO of the company since 2019.