Boragen

About Boragen

Boragen, established in 2017 in Research Triangle Park, is focused on leveraging the unique chemical properties of boron to develop novel synthetic chemistry platforms to produce next-generation fungicides that support more sustainable farming methods. The company’s lead compound decreases the probability of fungicide resistance and reduces the amount of chemical applied while maintaining performance and efficacy.

YEAR FOUNDED:

March 2017

LEADERSHIP:

Founders: Stephen Benkovic, Gerald Fink, Paul Schimmel, Tony Liu and Lucy Shapiro

CEO: John W. Dombrosky

Founder and CSO: Tony Liu