Fighting Neurodegenerative Disease Together

Serving Us Individually

SUI Health is pioneering personalized therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS. Using patient derived cellular models, we develop treatments tailored to each individual.

Our Story

Why We Exist

Our Mission

After having seen firsthand the devastating impact of ALS, both in the clinic and within our own families, we set out to build something that could meaningfully help patients today. We believe that the future of ALS care lies in personalized medicine rooted in each patient's own biology.

Using cells directly from the patient, SUI Health creates personalized neuronal models that capture the specific mechanisms driving an individual's disease. These models allow us to test therapies in a way that is personalized and clinically relevant.

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Patient-Centered Care

Every decision begins with the patient's needs. We believe individuals living with neurodegenerative disease deserve tailored, actionable solutions that address their unique circumstances.

Collaboration

Discoveries happen when we work together. We are excited to collaborate with academia, industry and patient communities to accelerate discovery and expand access to treatments.

Ethical Integrity

We ensure patient privacy, informed consent, and responsible use of biological materials. We are committed to conducting responsible science with the highest standards.

What We Do

Our Impact

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Disease Modeling

We generate neurons directly from each patient's cells to build personalized disease models. These models allow rapid testing of potential treatments.

Drug Discovery Platform

Using automated high-throughput assays, we identify treatments tailored to individual disease profiles and genetic backgrounds.

Patient Support

Once treatments are identified, we help bring them back to patients through compassionate use protocols and clinical trials.

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Meet Our Team

The People Behind Our Mission

Dr. Arpana Arjun McKinney

Dr. Arpana Arjun McKinney

Co-Founder & Director
Dr. Arpana Arjun McKinney earned her PhD in Developmental and Stem Cell Biology from UCSF. Having witnessed the impact of ALS in her family, she is dedicated to advancing personalized treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr. Sami Barmada

Dr. Sami Barmada

Co-Founder & Director
Dr. Sami Barmada is a neurologist and professor at the University of Michigan. An MD/PhD by training, he leads research aimed at understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and frontotemporal dementia, with the goal of identifying new therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Tristan McKinney

Dr. Tristan McKinney

Co-Founder & Director
Tristan McKinney is a machine learning scientist with a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Caltech. He is passionate about using computational tools to enhance drug screening platforms and accelerate discoveries that advance human health.
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Contact Information

Phone

(858) 395-0385

Address

4934 Brookburn Drive
San Diego, CA 92130

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