Ratio, Inc is a biotechnology company developing a solution for conveniently administering large molecule drugs such as insulin. 

The technology was developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by several inventors, notably Dr. Michael MacDonald and Dr. David Beebe.  Ratio was founded in 2005 by Tony Escarcega, a recent MBA graduate, and Dr. Beebe.  This technology has been patented by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) and we have a license agreement with them.

Our product is a disposable, adhesive drug delivery pump worn on the skin.  This device can be worn for up to 24 hours and deliver a steady dose of drug, then it is discarded and a new patch is applied.  It is fully self-contained and is small in size (25mm in diameter, 5mm thick), making it convenient to wear and easy to hide. The key to this technology is the small non-electronic pump that allows for constant dosing.

There are several competing products that can deliver large molecule drugs; insulin pumps, needles, injector pens, and inhalers. Our product is fundamentally different than these because it is small enough to be attached to the skin and can deliver a steady dose of drug over time.