Welcome to Innovative BioTherapies

Innovative BioTherapies, Inc. (IBT) is a privately held, for-profit company founded in 2003 by H. David Humes of the University of Michigan. IBT is a recognized leader in extracorporeal blood circuit technologies, with extensive experience guiding medical device innovations from early product development and clinical validation through the complex regulatory processes of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

In addition to advancing its own therapeutic platforms, IBT conducts research and development for medical device companies, supporting innovation from early concept through preclinical and translational evaluation. IBT is a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) laboratory with the capability to conduct large animal studies and operates at Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2), enabling rigorous and compliant evaluation of novel therapeutics and devices.

Leveraging strong academic partnerships with University of Michigan and clinical insight, IBT develops transformative therapies that improve outcomes across critical diseases.

David Humes

David Humes

President

Dr. Chris Pino

Dr. Chris Pino

Lead Biomedical Engineer and Director of Translational Programs

Dr. Kimbery Johnston

Dr. Kimbery Johnston

Director Pre-clinical Programs

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Patents and Publications

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Working together with IBT

IBT collaborates with academic institutions, clinicians, biotechnology companies, and medical device innovators to accelerate the development and translation of breakthrough therapies. Through a combination of scientific expertise, translational research infrastructure, GLP-compliant preclinical testing, and deep regulatory experience, IBT provides end-to-end support spanning concept refinement, benchtop and large animal evaluation, clinical strategy, and FDA pathway navigation. Leveraging close ties with the University of Michigan and a multidisciplinary team of physicians, veterinarians, engineers, and scientists, IBT offers a uniquely integrated environment for advancing novel extracorporeal therapies, biomaterials, and critical care technologies from innovation to real-world clinical impact.

IBT by the Numbers

35 Years

in Business

65+

Publications

$14M+

Funding

9

No. of People

42

Patents