Debra M. Duke

Debra Duke is the president of MenoGeniX, which she co-founded in 2010. She has 30 years of business experience in the biotechnology and energy industries.

Debra has been involved in all aspects of the organization from filing worldwide patents, raising equity financing and follow-on financings to fund the clinical trial, staffing to extensive business development activities and operations. Most importantly, a strong team of clinicians, researchers, business development, legal and finance experts have been assembled to continue to progress MenoGeniX’s development plans to potentially provide an approved therapy to treat hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. Prior to MenoGeniX, Debra was president of Duke Medical Research Group LLC, a consulting firm she established to provide third-party independent research to the financial investment industry with clients primarily focused on healthcare. In addition, Debra has served in several leadership, fundraising, and marketing roles of various professional, civil and charitable organizations. She earned her bachelor’s degree in labor and industrial relations from McGill University.