About Braxton Norwood
Braxton Norwood is a healthcare and pharmacologist entrepreneur based in Billings, Montana. He has years of experience in science, medicine, and entrepreneurship. He’s founded several successful biopharma and medtech companies and has been involved in many unique industry aspects.
Like many entrepreneurs, Braxton Norwood wakes up every morning with a clear purpose and determination to tackle pressing challenges. For Braxton, this drive is centered around his mission to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of human health disorders.
Braxton Norwood co-founded Redpoint Imaging LLC, a nuclear medicine company established in July 2020. Based in Montana, Redpoint Imaging focuses on providing radiotracers to an underserved healthcare market, significantly improving patient care and increasing hospital revenue by enhancing radiotracer availability and reducing costs. Braxton identified the opportunity, secured funding, and formed the team while co-leading deal structuring and partnership formation for the company.
Braxton Norwood is the co-founder and CEO of Lutroo Imaging, a company that has been pioneering advancements in pain diagnostics since December 2021. Lutroo Imaging is developing a proprietary PET radiotracer that, for the first time, enables the visualization of pain. This groundbreaking technology aims to make pain diagnosis faster, cheaper, and more accurate, significantly improving pain care and enhancing the quality of life for patients.
Braxton Norwood is deeply committed to giving back to his community. Beyond his success in founding and leading healthcare companies, he is driven by a strong sense of social responsibility. He actively supports disadvantaged families in his area through financial assistance, mentorship, and participation in local initiatives, helping them access essential services and improve their quality of life. He is co-founder of Unbreakables Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the self-reliance of disadvantaged families and individuals in Montana and beyond.
Outside of work, Braxton Norwood is an avid rock climber. For Braxton, rock climbing is not just a hobby but a way to connect with nature and push himself beyond his comfort zone. The sport demands focus, strength, and determination—qualities Braxton brings into every aspect of his life. Whether tackling a difficult route or enjoying a climb with friends, he values the sense of accomplishment and the meditative state of being fully immersed in the climb. Rock climbing also provides Braxton with a balance to his high-paced career, allowing him to recharge and maintain his physical fitness.
To learn more about Braxton Norwood, visit his philanthropy and community involvement website.
