


P5 Innovations
Experienced guidance in early-stage life science ventures
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ABOUT P5 INNOVATIONS
P5 Innovations is a consulting firm dedicated to providing experienced guidance to funders, entrepreneurs, and innovative companies developing novel medicines. We believe science drives innovation and that constructive conversations between scientists and investors leads to better outcomes. P5 Innovations specializes in assisting life science companies in advancing healthcare breakthroughs by deeply engaging with scientific, operational, and investor stakeholders.
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OUR SPECIALTIES
The team at P5 Innovations possesses extensive experience across a range of disease areas in both therapeutic and vaccine platforms. We are committed to developing novel medicines that benefit both the developed world and global health.
DISEASE AREAS
Infectious Disease
Immunology
Oncology
Drug delivery
MODALITIES
Nucleic acids
Biologics
Small molecules

The P5 Innovations team is led by Founder and President Dr. Obadiah Plante, who has over 25 years of experience in building research teams, platforms, clinical programs, and companies. Dr. Plante holds a Ph.D. from MIT in Organic Chemistry and received his earlier training at Columbia University and W.P.I. He advises multiple early-stage biotech firms and investors while serving on the advisory board for the WHO Antimicrobial Resistance working group, the steering committee of the New Zealand RNA Center, and the board of directors of GlycoNet.
Obadiah Plante
President & Founder
SCIENTIST
Throughout his career, Dr. Plante has built industry-leading, collaborative research programs. As a principal investigator, he established and managed over 100 research collaborations, many of which were recognized by government and NGO funders including DARPA, CARB-X, BARDA, DTRA, NIST-ATP, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, IAVI, and many others.
BIOTECH EXECUTIVE
Dr. Plante has held scientific leadership roles in multiple venture-backed and public companies. Most recently, he led innovative research teams and external partnerships at Moderna and Visterra.
INNOVATOR
Dr. Plante holds several patents covering diverse areas such as mRNA vaccines, antibody-drug conjugates, synthetic methodology, and conjugate vaccines. He has multiple publications covering topics like mRNA vaccines, mucosal immunology, novel monoclonal antibody-drug conjugates, antimicrobials, and synthetic methodology. His technology has been licensed to multiple private and public companies.
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CONTACT US
For inquiries and discussion about how P5 Innovations may contribute to your needs please reach out to: info@p5innovationsllc.com
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