- CEO
- Mark J. Litton
- Full Time Employees
- 19
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Address
- 18706 North Creek Parkway Bothell WA United States of America 98011
- IPO Date
- Sep 18, 2020
- Business
- LeonaBio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small-molecule therapeutics for diseases with high unmet medical needs, including treatment-resistant metastatic breast cancer and neurodegenerative disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The company operates in the United States with headquarters in Bothell, Washington, and pursues a pipeline of oral small-molecule drug candidates across oncology and neurology.
Main products and services
- Drug discovery and development of small-molecule therapeutics across two core therapeutic areas: oncology (metastatic breast cancer) and neurodegenerative diseases (ALS and related conditions)
- Lead drug candidates and preclinical/clinical-stage programs, including ATH-1105 and related small-molecule series designed to restore neuronal health and slow neurodegeneration
- Preclinical research platforms and translational science support to advance candidate compounds into IND-enabling studies and early-phase clinical trials
- Collaboration and strategic alliance activities with research institutions and biotechnology partners to accelerate development timelines
- Regulatory planning and submission support for Phase I/II trials, including safety, pharmacology, and biomarker strategies
- Intellectual property development and management for novel small-molecule compounds and related technologies
- Corporate communications and investor relations activities to disclose program progress and strategic milestones
Latest major company changes
- Name change and ticker update to LeonaBio, Inc. in early 2026 as part of a strategic rebrand from Athira Pharma, signaling a clarified corporate focus and new governance structure
- Initiation of or progression in Phase 1 clinical trials for lead candidates ATH-1105 and ATH-1020, with ongoing preclinical work for additional early compounds
- Formation of new partnerships and potential strategic alliances to expand the drug discovery platform, enhance access to specialized scientific expertise, and accelerate entry into pivotal trials
- Potential restructuring or organizational realignments corresponding to the rebranding, including updates to leadership roles and corporate strategy to reflect a broadened neuro-oncology and neurodegeneration pipeline
- Geographic and operational adjustments aligning with the company’s transition, including expanded collaboration networks and potential facilities focusing on translational research and early-stage development
Additional context
- Industry: Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals; segments include clinical-stage drug development, small-molecule therapeutics, and translational science
- Target markets/customers: biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners, academic and industry collaborators, patient communities through clinical development programs
- Geographic operations: United States (headquarters in Bothell, WA); potential collaborations and trial sites domestically and internationally as programs advance
- Founding year and headquarters: founded in the late 2000s under a prior corporate name; current headquarters located in Bothell, Washington
- Subsidiaries/parent relations: rebranding aligned with Athira Pharma lineage; operating as LeonaBio, Inc. with potential corporate restructuring and updated governance
Note: Information reflects recent public disclosures and industry reporting about LeonaBio, Inc. and its corporate evolution, including the name change and ongoing clinical programs, as of early 2026. For precise, up-to-date regulatory filings and program details, consult the company’s investor relations materials and primary regulatory disclosures.