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Our

Story


Born from pioneering academic research at Leiden University in the Netherlands, LITE Therapeutics was created to translate scientific innovation into meaningful benefits for patients. Our company is driven by a clear mission: to turn cutting-edge photomedicine into life-changing cancer therapies. Built on strong academic roots and supported by a network of European partners, LITE Therapeutics is committed to advancing this breakthrough toward improved patient outcomes and a new standard in cancer care.

Our Team

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

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Ludovic Bretin, PhD

Founder & CEO

Ludovic is a biologist specialized in photomedicine and preclinical oncology, with strong expertise in translational cancer research and in vivo models. Co-inventor of SPLITE, he led its scientific development during his postdoctoral research at Leiden University. Today, he drives the strategic, scientific, and business development of LITE Therapeutics, with the ambition of advancing this breakthrough therapy to clinical success and patient impact.

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Our Partners

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