James Lechleiter

Dr. James Lechleiter is a Professor in the Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is recognized for inventing and holding patents on technology licensed to Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals, which focuses on developing treatments for stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussions, and neurodegenerative conditions. His work has contributed to the company’s Series A funding of $6 million to advance clinical trials for their lead therapeutic. This technology addresses unmet medical needs in neuroprotection, aiming to reduce brain injury from acute and degenerative neurological conditions.