AlphaRose Therapeutics

Entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, and advocate for rare disease treatments. He founded The To Cure A Rose Foundation and Everlum Bio, a rare disease CRO, after his daughter's diagnosis. McPherson leverages his network and experience in the music industry to drive drug development for personalized genetic treatments. He is a father, outdoor enthusiast, and sought-after speaker on rare diseases.

Masako brings 30 years of commercial, general management and operational leadership experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with a strong focus on introducing innovative rare disease therapies worldwide across multiple therapeutic areas. She has held several international and global senior leadership roles at Amylyx, Alnylam, Novelion, Genzyme and Genetics Institute. Throughout her tenure, she has had the honor and privilege of developing and launching over 20 innovative transformative medicines for the rare disease and oncology communities globally. She continues to be passionate about making a significant difference in patients' lives, while always keeping patients and science at the center of what we do.

Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Chrysalis Genetics. He serves on the boards of several biopharmaceutical companies and is active in venture capital funding. With a Ph.D. in chemistry from MIT, Dr. Walts has extensive experience in business development, research, and general management, particularly during his 27-year tenure at Genzyme. He is a respected advisor and mentor in the life sciences industry.

Passionate advocate for personalized medicine. She leads the Termeer family office and serves on numerous boards, including PIC Therapeutics, BioVentures for Global Health, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts General Hospital. With her late husband, Henri Termeer, she established a center for targeted therapies at Mass General, furthering their commitment to advancing treatments for rare diseases.

Lance Hirsch is a computer programmer and Scoutmaster from Boerne, Texas. He has a passion for technology and a strong commitment to community service. Lance has over 15 years of experience as a software developer, working on a variety of projects for companies of all sizes. He is known for his strong technical skills and ability to deliver results on time and within budget. Lance is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a degree in computer science. He is also a certified Scrum Master and Agile Certified Practitioner. Lance is married and has two children. He enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, camping, and fishing.