Manzanita Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Member Profile
We are developing a nerve imaging agent to guide surgeons during cancer resections. In 2024-2025 we plan on optioning or selling this “for profit” asset, and relocating to British Columbia to develop our “social impact” assets to treat (i) optic neuritis, that may presage multiple sclerosis; (ii) pain with non-opiate medication; and (iii) Optic Pathway Glioma, a children’s cancer of the optic nerve that affects patients with neurofibromatosis.
Sector
Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Area of Expertise
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Neurophysiology
Investment Stage
Private Company
Private Company
Past Awards
Manzanita Pharmaceuticals has been awarded three grants:
Department of Defense ($992K - completed),
National Cancer Institute SBIR Phase I ($288K - completed), and
National Cancer Institute SBIR Phase II ($1,972K – current).
The company continues to pursue further non-dilutive funding opportunities.
Member Profile
Biotechnology
Manzanita Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

- Website www.manzanitapharmaceuticals.com
- Phone +1 (408) 348 3191
- Address
2995 Woodside RD, Suite 400, PMB 380
Woodside, California
94062 - Leadership Contact
Constance McKee, Co-founder, President & CEO