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OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines that target biologically validated drivers of cancers underserved by existing therapies. The company develops epigenetic therapies, including selective histone deacetylase inhibitors, and advances candidates such as OKI-179 and OKI-422 in preclinical and clinical development. Its approach aims to directly target malignant cells, combine with other targeted therapies, and prime the tumor microenvironment to enhance immunotherapies, with a pipeline of tumor-agnostic candidates designed for optimal efficacy and tolerability.

Acrivon Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision oncology therapeutics. The company employs a proteomics-based platform to identify patients whose tumors are likely to respond positively to specific treatments, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of its drug development efforts. Acrivon's pipeline features its lead program, ACR-368 (prexasertib), which is currently in Phase 2 trials, alongside several preclinical programs targeting key components of DNA damage response and cell cycle regulation, including WEE1 and PKMYT1. By concentrating on complex oncology drug targets that are often not addressed by traditional therapies, Acrivon aims to expedite the advancement of both in-licensed clinical-stage assets and its internally developed programs through accelerated registration trials.

Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company focused on identifying and advancing transformative therapies for cancer and rare diseases. Its lead program, TARA-002, is an investigational cell therapy being developed for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and lymphatic malformations, while IV choline chloride is an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement therapy for intestinal failure-associated liver disease. The company is based in New York, New York.

Neurosterix develops innovative medicines using allosteric modulation, a method that overcomes traditional treatment limitations. Their drug discovery platform focuses on neurological disorders, aiming to improve efficacy, safety, and tolerability for patients.

Q32 Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on restoring healthy immune balance in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases by developing antibody-based therapies that modulate regulators of the innate and adaptive immune systems. Its development program includes ADX-914, a human anti-IL-7R antibody aimed at rebalancing adaptive immune function, and ADX-097, which demonstrates tissue-targeted distribution and durable pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company emphasizes a team of scientists and immunology experts pursuing novel biologics to address diseases with limited or inadequate treatment options.

Cybin is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing research and development in psychedelic and medicinal mushrooms. It focuses on creating safe and effective therapeutics for mental health issues, with an emphasis on psilocybin-based products. The company is actively launching these products in jurisdictions where they are permitted and is engaged in clinical studies across North America and other regions. Through strategic partnerships with academic and institutional entities, Cybin seeks to develop novel compounds and delivery mechanisms, aiming to provide innovative treatments for various psychiatric and neurological conditions.

VYNE Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for dermatological conditions. It offers AMZEEQ, a topical minocycline treatment for non-nodular moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris in patients aged 9 and older. The company is advancing its pipeline with FMX103, currently in Phase III clinical trials for moderate-to-severe papulopustular rosacea in adults, and FCD105, a topical combination foam under investigation in Phase II trials for moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris. Additionally, VYNE is developing Serlopitant, an oral NK1 receptor antagonist aimed at addressing pruritus associated with prurigo nodularis, as well as exploring therapies for other immuno-inflammatory conditions. Formerly known as Menlo Therapeutics Inc., the company rebranded in September 2020 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines that target biologically validated drivers of cancers underserved by existing therapies. The company develops epigenetic therapies, including selective histone deacetylase inhibitors, and advances candidates such as OKI-179 and OKI-422 in preclinical and clinical development. Its approach aims to directly target malignant cells, combine with other targeted therapies, and prime the tumor microenvironment to enhance immunotherapies, with a pipeline of tumor-agnostic candidates designed for optimal efficacy and tolerability.

CG Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel immunotherapies for cancer patients. It specializes in oncolytic immunotherapy, focusing on bladder cancer treatments.

X4 Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel oral small molecule therapeutics targeting chemokine receptor CXCR4. Its lead drug candidate, mavorixafor (X4P-001), is in Phase III trials for the treatment of WHIM syndrome and has shown promising results in other indications such as severe congenital neutropenia and clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

Founded in 2018, Neuron23 is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. It specializes in developing and manufacturing medicines for genetic disorders using artificial intelligence technology and genetics.

Founded in 2015, ONK Therapeutics is an Irish biotechnology company specializing in the development of off-the-shelf natural killer (NK) cell therapies for both hematological malignancies and solid tumors. The company's proprietary platform combines chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) with tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand variants (TRAILv), enhancing NK cell efficacy against cancer cells.

Renovacor, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing transformative gene therapies for cardiovascular diseases. Currently in the preclinical stage, Renovacor's primary focus is on creating a recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapy targeting patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) caused by mutations in the Bcl2-associated athanogene 3 (BAG3) gene. This condition affects approximately 35,000 individuals in the United States and Europe, qualifying it as an orphan disease. Renovacor aims to improve patient outcomes by potentially preventing disease progression through a BAG3 gene replacement therapy, given the current five-year survival rate of only 50% for DCM patients despite standard care.

Eliem Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for nervous system disorders driven by neuronal hyperexcitability. It leverages neuroscience and translational medicine to advance analgesics and other therapies for conditions such as chronic pain, aiming to deliver best-in-class drug candidates that alleviate suffering and improve function. Founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Eliem concentrates on translating scientific insights into clinical solutions to address unmet medical needs in hyperexcitability disorders.

OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines that target biologically validated drivers of cancers underserved by existing therapies. The company develops epigenetic therapies, including selective histone deacetylase inhibitors, and advances candidates such as OKI-179 and OKI-422 in preclinical and clinical development. Its approach aims to directly target malignant cells, combine with other targeted therapies, and prime the tumor microenvironment to enhance immunotherapies, with a pipeline of tumor-agnostic candidates designed for optimal efficacy and tolerability.

Aileron Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel stabilized cell-permeating alpha-helical peptides for oncology and other therapeutic areas. Its lead product candidate, ALRN-6924, is in Phase 2a trials for advanced solid tumors and peripheral T-cell lymphoma, as well as Phase I trials for acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome.

Founded in 2018, Neuron23 is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. It specializes in developing and manufacturing medicines for genetic disorders using artificial intelligence technology and genetics.

Q32 Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on restoring healthy immune balance in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases by developing antibody-based therapies that modulate regulators of the innate and adaptive immune systems. Its development program includes ADX-914, a human anti-IL-7R antibody aimed at rebalancing adaptive immune function, and ADX-097, which demonstrates tissue-targeted distribution and durable pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company emphasizes a team of scientists and immunology experts pursuing novel biologics to address diseases with limited or inadequate treatment options.

Freeline Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in systemic adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies. Its pipeline includes FLT180a for hemophilia B, FLT190 for Fabry disease, FLT201 for type 1 Gaucher disease, and FLT210 for hemophilia A, all in various stages of clinical trials.

Cardiff Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing drugs targeting Polo-like Kinase 1 for treating various cancers. Its lead drug candidate, onvansertib, is in Phase Ib/II trials for acute myeloid leukemia and metastatic colorectal cancer, and Phase II trial for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. The company also offers proprietary technology to measure circulating tumor DNA for predicting response to therapies.