Peter Traxler

Oncalis AG ('Oncology alliances') has been founded in June 2006 as a spin-off from ESBATech AG, a Swiss biotechnology company that has developed technology platforms in both the antibody and small molecule areas of pharmaceutical research. Oncalis has acquired from the mother company all small molecule-related assets, including a yeast-cell based, high- throughput screening platform for receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs), and a number of specific and potent kinase inhibitors. The company is currently financed by ESBATech's Series A investors, including Novartis Venture Fund, BioMedInvest and Venture Incubator (VI) Partners. Oncalis will now focus on the discovery and development of small molecule inhibitors for oncology indications.

Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG engages in the marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical products of the Novartis group. Its products are used in the treatment of diseases in the areas of neurology, immunology, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, and oncology. The company was founded on December 10, 1986 and is headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.