About us

Who we are

Gnubiotics Sciences is a Swiss-based biotechnology company pioneering glycan-based solutions for microbiome health.
We have developed AMObiome™, a novel functional ingredient containing Animal Milk Oligosaccharides (AMOs). AMObiome is designed and clinically tested to improve the gut microbiome of cats and dogs — a critical factor in digestive health and immune function.
Gnubiotics has signed an exclusive global marketing and distribution agreement with Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) to commercialize AMObiome to pet food and pet supplement producers in the USA and Europe, with sales launching in H1 2026.
  • AMObiome™ (GNU100): For gut microbiome and immune health in companion animals (cats and dogs)
Human Pipeline
  • GNU101 – Glycopeptide mixture targeting Microsatelite Stable Colorectal Cancer
  • GNU201: A second-generation glycan product under development targeting IBD, Type 2 Diabetes, obesity, and antitumor activity
  • GNU100-H: A human application of AMObiome for nutrition and microbiome support

Our mission

Gnubiotics is a life science company redefining pet health through microbiome innovation. Our team blends biotechnology, veterinary science, and industrial manufacturing expertise to bring nature’s most powerful molecules into the everyday lives of companion animals.

We believe that gut health is foundational, and that science-backed, nature-inspired solutions like AMObiome™ will shape the future of pet nutrition.

Operations & Partnerships

Headquartered in Switzerland

Manufacturing in Portugal

Global partner: ADM

Leadership Team

Richard Laube

Co-Founder & Executive Chairman

  • Former CEO of Nobel Biocare,
  • Former CEO of Nestlé Nutrition
  • Former CEO Roche Consumer Health
  • 19 years at Procter & Gamble (Brand to General Management)
  • Former board roles: Logitech, Glanbia, Atkins, Piqur Therapeutics

Yemi Adesokan, PhD

Co-Founder, CEO, CSO & Board Member

  • Postdoc, Harvard Medical School (George Church Lab)
  • PhD in Physical Chemistry, UC Irvine
  • Co-founder & CEO/CSO of Gnubiotics
  • 6 Patents, 30 patent applications; >30 peer-reviewed publications

Bernardo Horta e Costa

Co-Founder, CFO & Board Member

  • Former M&A Associate: Altium Capital, Haitong Bank
  • Former Project Finance, EDP Renewables
  • Former Strategy Consultant, PwC

Scientific Advisory board

Prof Dr James Rothman

Chair

Dr. Rothman was a recipient of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and the 2002 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research. Award.He is the Sterling Professor of Cell Biology at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Rothman is the Chair of Arsenal Capital Partners’ Healthcare Advisory Board. Previously he was the Chief Scientist of GE Healthcare and has served in senior advisory roles at Genentech, Merck, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, and Eli Lilly. He was previously a professor at Stanford, Princeton, and Columbia Universities and at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as Vice-Chairman of the Sloan-Kettering Institute.

Dr John Baldoni

Dr Baldoni held various positions at GSK including SVP, Preclinical Development; VP, Product Development; Director, Product Development; and Ass. Director, Biopharmaceutical Formulation Development, among others. He has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 42 years. His experience spans new chemical entity design, development & commercialization, and biopharmaceutical development. Dr Baldoni led the innovative drug discovery unit dedicated to exploring and applying in-silico methodology to drug discovery & development at GSK.

Prof Dr George Church

George Church is the Robert Winthrop Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Health Sciences and Technology at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His pioneering work has contributed to the development of DNA sequencing and genome engineering technologies for which he received multiple awards including the 2011 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science from the Franklin Institute and election to the National Academy of Sciences and Engineering. He co-authored over 550 publications, more than 150 patents.

Interested in experiencing AMObiome™ firsthand?

Contact us to request your sample today.