“We are delighted to welcome Alison O’Mahony to Seek Labs as our new Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development,” said Jared Bauer, CEO. “Her proven track record in research and leadership will be instrumental in accelerating Seek Labs’ efforts to bring our novel gene therapies to patients, ultimately improving patient outcomes worldwide. We are confident her expertise in both pharmaceutical innovation and building successful teams, as well as her commitment to the community and passion for healthcare, will play a pivotal role in driving our mission to impact global health.”

O’Mahony has served in scientific leadership roles at Recursion, Eurofins and DiscoverX. She earned a BSc in Biochemistry and Microbiology from University College Cork from where she went on to earn a PhD in Immunology.

O’Mahony expressed her enthusiasm to join Seek Labs and lead pharmaceutical development: “I am looking forward to collaborating with talented colleagues and leveraging our collective expertise to advance the company’s novel research towards meaningful treatments. I am passionate about the potential for the science, technology, and innovation at Seek Labs to deliver superior and accessible therapeutic strategies that benefit patients.”

O’Mahony is deeply committed to building and serving the wider scientific community. She is passionate about helping her community realize the full potential of motivated individuals to drive innovation, improve healthcare outcomes, expand markets, and address health disparities. She is a founding member of the BioHive Women in Technology and STEM (WITS) chapter, which focuses on supporting and promoting women in Utah’s STEM fields. She also serves on professional boards including Talent Ready Utah, Breakthrough Cancer Research, and the Inflammation Research Association.