Advancing innovative treatments for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Born from Akston, a leader in developing protein therapeutics for companion animal health, Diamune emerged to address a critical gap in human diabetes care. Leveraging Akston’s proprietary Ambifect® Fc-fusion protein platform, Diamune is dedicated to advancing innovative treatments for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Our mission is to revolutionize diabetes management through early intervention and long-acting therapies. With a strong foundation in scientific excellence and a commitment to improving patient outcomes, Diamune is poised to make a significant impact in the field of diabetes care.

Leadership

John Brooks

John Brooks

CEO and Director

• Experienced Diabetes and Biotech Leader
• Managing Director Healthcare Capital LLC

David Alleva

David Alleva

Ph.D., CSO

• Former Executive Director, Immunotherapies, Akston
• Former head of Immunotherapy, JDRF
• Successfully developed clinical-stage T1D drugs

Ed Cannon

Ed Cannon

Ph.D., Director

• Founder and CEO of NovAb
• Successful biotech entrepreneur

Todd Zion

Todd Zion

Ph.D., Board Chair

• CEO, Akston
• Successful biotech entrepreneur
• MIT-trained Chemical Engineer

Type 1 Diabetes Key Opinion Leaders

Dr. Thomas Lancaster

Ph.D. | VP Mfg. and Product R&D, Akston

Dr. Rachel Bonami

PhD | Asst. Prof, Vanderbilt U Med Center

Dr. Mia Smith

DVM, PhD | Asst. Prof, U of Colorado School Med