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Arun Swaminathan

Chief Executive Officer, Coya Therapeutics

Search every verified Arun Swaminathan interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Arun Swaminathan, Chief Executive Officer of Coya Therapeutics, discussed the company’s partnership with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories to develop and commercialize COYA 302, an investigational dual-mechanism immunotherapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In an August 2025 podcast appearance, Swaminathan described the collaboration as pairing Coya’s scientific expertise with Dr. Reddy’s manufacturing and commercialization capabilities, which he said would allow Coya to advance development activities and commercialize the product upon FDA approval. He also noted that the partnership was partly motivated by the challenging capital markets for biotechnology companies, stating that combining the two organizations’ resources would enable more efficient and rigorous progress. Swaminathan also articulated Coya’s broader vision of transforming devastating neurodegenerative diseases into livable conditions, citing the typical three-to-five-year survival and rapid physical decline associated with ALS. He emphasized the company’s goal of changing that trajectory for patients. The podcast also touched on Dr. Reddy’s plans to launch its first GLP-1 product in Canada, though Swaminathan declined to share details about Coya’s supplier for that product.

Recent appearances

  • The ALS Data I Can't Stop Thinking About

    ALS usually leads to a one-point decline per month — and a six-point slide is the difference between a weak arm and not being able to climb stairs. So what happens when a drug shows little to no progression at six months? In this episode of The Upside, Lou Basenese sits down with Coya Therapeutics (COYA) CEO Arun Swaminathan to break down the ALS data behind the small study for COYA 302 and the upcoming Phase 2 readout, the $700M licensing deal with Dr. Reddy's (RDY) and its new ~10% stake, Fast Track designation, the frontal temporal dementia (FTD) trial starting later this year, and why Aru…

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  • Episode 162 - Arun Swaminathan - CEO at Coya Therapeutics

    In this episode of The BioHub Podcast by Avetix, Ben sits down with Dr. Arun Swaminathan, CEO of Coya Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies designed to enhance regulatory T cell function and target systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation. Arun brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience across corporate strategy, business development, operations, and deal-making. At Coya, he is helping lead the company’s work in severe neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and Parkinson’s disease, with…

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  • Coya Therapeutics CEO on Novel ALS & FTD Treatment, Phase 2 Trials | Molecules and Minerals

    Steven Goldman interviews Arun Swaminathan, Ph.D., CEO of Coya Therapeutics (Nasdaq: COYA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immune-modulating therapies for devastating neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Coya’s therapeutic strategy focuses on restoring the function of regulatory T cells (Tregs) — a critical part of the immune system that helps control inflammation. Dysfunction in Tregs has been increasingly linked to neurodegeneration and diseases such as ALS, FTD, and…

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  • The ALS Treatment That Stopped Disease Progression in Early Trials | Coya Therapeutics (COYA)

    In this episode of The Upside, Lou Basenese sits down with Arun Swaminathan, CEO of COYA Therapeutics (COYA), to discuss a potential new approach to treating neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia. Arun explains COYA’s focus on neuroinflammation and regulatory T cells, using simple analogies to make the science easy to follow. The conversation covers COYA 302, the newly launched Phase 2 ALS trial, what early data suggested, and how the company thinks about endpoints like the ALSFRS R score. They also walk through upcoming catalysts, how COYA’s pipeline could expand i…

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  • ALS, FTD, Dementia: Can Coya’s T‑Reg Science Finally Change The Game? ($COYA Impact Stock)

    Why this conversation is different Arun Swaminathan is not just another biotech CEO doing a roadshow. He is leading Coya Therapeutics, a company built on Nobel Prize–validated science around regulatory T cells (T‑regs) and immune balance in neurodegenerative disease. In plain English: his team is trying to slow or stop brain and nerve diseases by fixing the body’s own immune brakes instead of just masking symptoms. ​ In this interview, Arun breaks down: How Coya’s lead program in ALS has already shown signals of stabilizing disease progression in small patient groups. Why a $13B par…

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  • Product Partnership with Coya Therapeutics' Arun Swaminathan, Ph.D. & Dr. Reddy's Milan Kalawadia

    On this week's episode, Milan Kalawadia, CEO, North America, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and Arun Swaminathan, Ph.D., CEO, Coya Therapeutics discuss their unique partnership to develop COYA 302, a novel dual-mechanism immunotherapy for the treatment of ALS. The partnership pairs Coya's scientific expertise with Dr. Reddy's manufacturing and commercialization capabilities, putting Coya in a financial position to advance development activities and commercialize COYA 302 upon FDA approval, and providing Dr. Reddy's -- a generics, biosimilars, API, and OTC manufacturer -- with an opportunity to pivo…

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  • Great Negotiation Means Everyone Wins | Arun Swaminathan, MM, PhD Pharm. Sci. Coya Therapeutics, ...

    Biotech CEO Arun Swaminathan reveals how true pharmaceutical deals are strategic “marriages”—not transactions. Hear how Coya Therapeutics leverages partnerships, builds trust, and aims to transform ALS care. A candid look at negotiation, leadership, and why win-win deals matter in pharma and beyond. Real insights from the C-suite.

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  • Arun Swaminathan, Ph.D.CEO, Coya Therapeutics. (Nasdaq: COYA)

    Coya Therapeutics (Nasdaq: COYA) is a clinical-stage biotech company advancing a pipeline of Treg-targeted therapies designed to address systemic and neuroinflammation in high-need indications including ALS, FTD, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease. A pivotal Phase 2 study of COYA-302 in ALS is planned for 2025, supported by a $35.5M cash position at the end of March, 2025 and key milestones on the horizon.

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  • Coya Therapeutics on Potential Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Clinical Update, 2025 Goals

    Planet MicroCap spoke with Arun Swaminathan, CEO of Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: COYA) via Zoom to discuss (Click the time stamp to jump to each answer, or watch it all): [0:47] Quick overview and history of Coya Therapeutics, Inc. [2:18] What makes Coya Therapeutics, Inc. unique and different compared to current standard of care [4:10] Clinical development [6:53] Value catalysts/milestones for 2025 Coya Therapeutics, Inc. will be presenting at the upcoming Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2025 in partnership with MicroCapClub. Register to attend here: https://www.meetmax.com/sched/event_…

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  • Innovating Treg Therapies for ALS and Alzheimer’s with Coya Therapeutics CEO Dr. Arun Swaminathan

    Join us as we celebrate a major milestone — the 200th episode of the Xtalks Life Science Podcast! From groundbreaking biotech innovations to exclusive interviews with life science industry innovators and leaders, we've covered it all. Thank you for tuning in each week! We look forward to continuing to bring the latest and greatest across the pharma, biotech and medical industries! In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Arun Swaminathan, PhD, CEO of Coya Therapeutics, a company developing regulatory T cell (Treg) therapies targeting neurodegenerative, autoimmune and metabolic diseases. The compan…

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  • From Curiosity to Impact: Leading Biotech with Purpose with Arun Swaminathan

    In this episode of *Conversations Life Science Leaders Aren't Having*, host Jeff Harmon sits down with Arun Swaminathan, CEO of Coya Therapeutics, for a deep dive into leadership, innovation, and the mission to transform patient lives. Arun shares his journey from scientist to CEO, reflecting on the pivotal moments that shifted his perspective from career growth to a passion for turning science into real-world impact. He recounts the profound influence of working alongside pioneers in transplant immunology and the leap of faith that led him to co-found a biotech company a decade ago. Now lead…

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  • Coya Therapeutics CEO Reveals $700M Partnership and Groundbreaking ALS Treatments | Marathon Money

    In this exclusive episode of Marathon Money, we sit down with Dr. Arun Swaminathan, CEO of Coya Therapeutics (NASDAQ: COYA), to discuss the groundbreaking innovations his company is bringing to the biotech space. With a focus on Regulatory T Cell (Treg) therapies, Coya is addressing some of the most complex and devastating diseases, including ALS, Alzheimer’s Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), and other neurodegenerative and inflammatory conditions. Here’s what we cover in the episode: How Coya’s flagship product, COYA 302, is revolutionizing treatments through combination therapies. Th…

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