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Founded in 2020, Be Biopharma specializes in developing innovative therapeutics using engineered B-cells to treat diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Its approach aims to overcome limitations of current cell and gene therapies.

Bit.bio specializes in applying computational principles to biology, focusing on developing a scalable platform capable of producing consistent batches of every human cell. This enables more accurate research, drug discovery, and cell therapy applications.

Founded in 2020, Be Biopharma specializes in developing innovative therapeutics using engineered B-cells to treat diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Its approach aims to overcome limitations of current cell and gene therapies.

Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel neuropsychiatric medicines in areas of high patient need. Its innovative approach aims to improve oral bioavailability, thereby reducing side effects such as hepatotoxicity and enhancing patients' quality of life with neuropsychiatric disorders.

Vizgen develops next-generation spatially resolved transcriptomic profiling tools. Its patented MERFISH technology enables multiplexed single-molecule imaging of RNA species in individual cells, providing insights into biological systems and diseases across various applications such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and regenerative medicine.

City Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of next-generation small-interfering RNAs (siRNAs) to enhance RNA interference (RNAi) therapies. The company's pipeline comprises innovative RNAi therapeutics targeting diverse disease indications. City Therapeutics aims to improve and expand RNAi technology to achieve better patient outcomes, led by a team of experienced scientists and industry professionals committed to advancing the field of RNA interference.

Moleculent is a biotechnology company focused on advancing human health through technology-enabled products that utilize insights into the molecular basis of human biology. The company is dedicated to decoding human biology and aims to significantly enhance therapies and diagnostics by leveraging new scientific knowledge. Moleculent believes that a deeper understanding of molecular mechanisms, especially in relation to health and disease, will emerge over the next decade, paving the way for innovative healthcare solutions. Through its efforts, the company seeks to provide healthcare professionals with access to molecular science-based therapies and diagnostics that can improve patient care and outcomes.

Vilya is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative drugs that precisely target the underlying biology of diseases. By leveraging advanced computational techniques, Vilya aims to create a new class of medicines that can efficiently navigate uncharted chemical spaces and generate novel molecular structures. These structures, which are designed to possess essential drug-like properties, can range in size between small molecules and antibodies. Vilya's platform is engineered to improve the drug discovery process, enabling more effective treatments by facilitating the disruption of protein-protein interactions and ensuring optimal movement through biological membranes. Through its pioneering approach, Vilya is dedicated to advancing therapeutic options for patients.

Slingshot Biosciences develops engineered synthetic cells to accelerate drug research and enable diagnostics and therapeutics. The company creates next-generation cellular tools that aim to simplify complex experiments, improve data standardization in cell analysis, and provide cost-effective solutions for research programs. Its work includes aligning cellular properties such as forward and side scatter of white blood cells to enable more consistent measurements and faster interpretation. By removing cold-chain barriers, Slingshot Biosciences seeks to broaden access to advanced diagnostics and therapeutics, supporting programs focused on neglected and rare diseases. Operating in the industrial synthetic biology space, the company concentrates on practical cellular technologies that can shorten development timelines and reduce costs for researchers.

Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel neuropsychiatric medicines in areas of high patient need. Its innovative approach aims to improve oral bioavailability, thereby reducing side effects such as hepatotoxicity and enhancing patients' quality of life with neuropsychiatric disorders.

Areteia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing oral therapies for eosinophilic asthma to improve disease control. The company was spun out of Knopp and is advancing an oral drug designed to inhibit eosinophil maturation, aiming to reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms of severe asthma. Phase 2 data from its program indicated the oral candidate lowers blood eosinophil counts, a marker associated with better lung function. By pursuing an oral, non-injectable treatment option, Areteia seeks to offer a convenient alternative to injectable therapies and broaden access for asthma patients. The company’s work centers on targeting eosinophil-related pathways to enhance asthma management and patient quality of life.

Proniras Corporation is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on developing innovative parenteral medical countermeasure drugs, particularly tezampanel, for treating seizures and brain injuries. Founded in 2016, the company has demonstrated preclinical efficacy in addressing nerve agent-induced seizures, particularly in studies involving exposure to soman, a highly toxic chemical weapon. By targeting the central nervous system, Proniras aims to develop novel small-molecule therapeutics for various neurological conditions characterized by high unmet medical needs. Their research is designed to provide medical researchers with valuable tools for advancing treatments in this critical area.

Moonwalk Biosciences is a genomic medicine startup focused on developing precision epigenetic therapeutics. The company specializes in creating a profiling and engineering technology platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence predictions to offer a comprehensive view of the epigenome in both health and disease states. This innovative approach aims to revolutionize therapy discovery and development, enabling healthcare providers to reprogram cells back to their healthy state.

Human Immunology Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for immune-mediated diseases, particularly autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. The company is known for its lead product, felzartamab, a fully human anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody that targets and depletes CD38+ cells, including plasma and natural killer cells. This mechanism has shown promise in improving clinical outcomes across a range of immune-mediated disorders. By focusing on transformative biotechnology-based treatments, Human Immunology Biosciences aims to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from these challenging conditions.

Tome Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in programmable gene insertion technology. Utilizing CRISPR, the company develops methods to insert genetic sequences of any size at various locations within any genome. This innovative approach aims to enhance the ability to detect and eliminate deoxyribonucleic acid from similar bacteriophages during infections. By advancing cell and genome engineering, Tome Biosciences seeks to provide effective therapeutic solutions for patients, paving the way for significant advancements in genetic medicine.

Gate Bioscience is a biotechnology company focused on developing small molecule drugs aimed at treating challenging diseases by selectively eliminating harmful extracellular proteins at their source within cells. The company utilizes a unique library of molecular gates along with specialized secretion-focused assays and technologies, leveraging its deep understanding of the biology of the secretory pathway. This approach facilitates precise, rapid, and repeatable drug discovery, allowing for the potential to address a diverse array of diseases using a single therapeutic mechanism.

Magnet Biomedicine is a biotechnology company specializing in discovering novel molecular glues using its proprietary TrueGlue platform. This platform leverages advancements in human biology and proteomics to identify adhesives optimized for therapeutic effectiveness, enhancing selectivity and targeting previously challenging proteins across various disease areas such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and immune disorders.

Generate Biomedicines, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics through its pioneering platform in Generative Biology. Established in 2018, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze existing proteins, enabling it to understand the principles governing the relationship between genetic sequences and protein structure. This approach facilitates the invention of novel antibodies, peptides, enzymes, receptors, and other protein-based therapeutics optimized for specific biological functions. By harnessing its advanced technology, Generate Biomedicines aims to accelerate drug discovery by generating new biological molecules with significant therapeutic potential. Originally known as Generate Biologics, the company adopted its current name in March 2020 to reflect its expanded focus on biomedicine.

Lightcast Discovery Limited, founded in 2019 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in drug discovery through advanced microfluidic technology. The company focuses on developing new therapies and innovative products by leveraging its unique platform, which allows for the precise and flexible control of thousands of droplets. This capability enables the combination of various cells, reporters, and reagents to conduct complex workflows without manual cell manipulation. By collaborating with major pharmaceutical companies and leading academic institutions, Lightcast Discovery seeks to enhance complex cell analysis and facilitate the discovery of new clinical approaches.

Bitterroot Bio specializes in developing innovative therapies for cardiovascular disease by harnessing the power of immunotherapy.

Myeloid Therapeutics is an immunology company dedicated to leveraging innovative technologies to harness the potential of myeloid cells for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. The company has developed the ATAK platform, which focuses on reprogramming innate immune cells to enhance their ability to target and eliminate cancerous cells. Initially, Myeloid Therapeutics is advancing a cell therapy program aimed at treating T cell lymphoma, as well as a primed monocyte strategy for glioblastoma. The versatility of the ATAK platform allows for scalability across various treatment modalities and disease areas, facilitating collaboration with partners to expand its applications in the field of immunotherapy.

Orbital Therapeutics develops innovative RNA-based medicines to enhance global health. Its platform integrates RNA technology, delivery techniques, data analytics, and automation to create a broad portfolio of treatments for various diseases.

Volastra Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for metastatic cancers. Established in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages unique insights into chromosomal instability to create targeted treatment strategies. Volastra utilizes a library of organoids derived from metastatic cancer samples to better understand tumor spread and identify effective therapeutic approaches. Additionally, the company combines artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and proprietary imaging techniques, which enhance the ability of healthcare professionals to determine which cancers are more likely to metastasize. This approach aims to facilitate quicker target identification, optimize patient selection for therapies, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Paratus Sciences focuses on advancing human health and health security by studying the biology of bats. It integrates cell biology, genomics, informatics, and large-scale data inputs to compare disease resistance patterns in bats with those in humans, aiming to develop therapeutics that mimic bats' adaptations.

Slingshot Biosciences develops engineered synthetic cells to accelerate drug research and enable diagnostics and therapeutics. The company creates next-generation cellular tools that aim to simplify complex experiments, improve data standardization in cell analysis, and provide cost-effective solutions for research programs. Its work includes aligning cellular properties such as forward and side scatter of white blood cells to enable more consistent measurements and faster interpretation. By removing cold-chain barriers, Slingshot Biosciences seeks to broaden access to advanced diagnostics and therapeutics, supporting programs focused on neglected and rare diseases. Operating in the industrial synthetic biology space, the company concentrates on practical cellular technologies that can shorten development timelines and reduce costs for researchers.

Akamis Bio is a clinical-stage oncology company dedicated to improving cancer patient outcomes through its innovative Tumor-Specific Immuno-Gene Therapy (T-SIGn®) platform. The company develops therapeutics that enable the immune system to recognize and clear solid tumors.

Protillion Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on transforming therapeutic antibody and drug discovery through its innovative protein engineering platform. This high-throughput platform is designed to streamline and enhance traditional methods of designing and developing protein-based drugs. By utilizing advanced techniques, Protillion aims to accelerate the research and development process for biologics, thereby enabling healthcare professionals to discover and bring new protein therapeutics to market more efficiently. The company's commitment to developing disruptive technology positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of drug discovery and development.

Human Immunology Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for immune-mediated diseases, particularly autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. The company is known for its lead product, felzartamab, a fully human anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody that targets and depletes CD38+ cells, including plasma and natural killer cells. This mechanism has shown promise in improving clinical outcomes across a range of immune-mediated disorders. By focusing on transformative biotechnology-based treatments, Human Immunology Biosciences aims to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from these challenging conditions.

Treeline Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision medicines for cancer and other serious diseases. Founded in 2021 and based in Stamford, Connecticut, the company uses a platform that integrates pathophysiology, genomics, and pattern recognition to identify therapeutic approaches that address unmet patient needs.

Pretzel Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for mitochondrial dysfunction. Founded by leading experts in mitochondrial biology, the company aims to address the underlying causes of mitochondrial dysfunction through a thorough understanding of mitochondrial mechanisms. By creating innovative treatments, Pretzel Therapeutics seeks to provide effective solutions for a range of diseases, particularly those related to aging. The company is dedicated to advancing the field of mitochondrial medicine and improving patient outcomes through targeted therapeutic approaches.

Orbital Therapeutics develops innovative RNA-based medicines to enhance global health. Its platform integrates RNA technology, delivery techniques, data analytics, and automation to create a broad portfolio of treatments for various diseases.

Vilya is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative drugs that precisely target the underlying biology of diseases. By leveraging advanced computational techniques, Vilya aims to create a new class of medicines that can efficiently navigate uncharted chemical spaces and generate novel molecular structures. These structures, which are designed to possess essential drug-like properties, can range in size between small molecules and antibodies. Vilya's platform is engineered to improve the drug discovery process, enabling more effective treatments by facilitating the disruption of protein-protein interactions and ensuring optimal movement through biological membranes. Through its pioneering approach, Vilya is dedicated to advancing therapeutic options for patients.

Areteia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing oral therapies for eosinophilic asthma to improve disease control. The company was spun out of Knopp and is advancing an oral drug designed to inhibit eosinophil maturation, aiming to reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms of severe asthma. Phase 2 data from its program indicated the oral candidate lowers blood eosinophil counts, a marker associated with better lung function. By pursuing an oral, non-injectable treatment option, Areteia seeks to offer a convenient alternative to injectable therapies and broaden access for asthma patients. The company’s work centers on targeting eosinophil-related pathways to enhance asthma management and patient quality of life.

Vizgen develops next-generation spatially resolved transcriptomic profiling tools. Its patented MERFISH technology enables multiplexed single-molecule imaging of RNA species in individual cells, providing insights into biological systems and diseases across various applications such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and regenerative medicine.

Founded in 2020, Be Biopharma specializes in developing innovative therapeutics using engineered B-cells to treat diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Its approach aims to overcome limitations of current cell and gene therapies.

Proof Diagnostics is a life sciences company focused on developing diagnostic tools and therapeutic applications. The company specializes in creating rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases, including a critical test for the detection of coronavirus infection. With a commitment to enhancing patient care, Proof Diagnostics designs and manufactures diagnostic kits that empower medical professionals to accurately and efficiently test patients for various infections. Additionally, the company is working on a smart, portable system aimed at expanding the capabilities of disease detection.

LifeMine Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the genomic discovery of new drug modalities derived from eukaryotic microbes, specifically fungi. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, it employs an integrated drug discovery platform that combines genomics, artificial intelligence, and synthetic biology. LifeMine’s Avatar-Rx platform utilizes high-throughput microbiology, data science, genome engineering, and automation technologies to identify novel gene-encoded molecules (GEMs) with specific biological functions. The company emphasizes chemoinformatic-assisted drug optimization and advanced chemical synthesis, enabling the progression of new product candidates into development. Founded by experts in the field, LifeMine Therapeutics aims to innovate medicine through its unique approach to leveraging the fungal biosphere.

ONI specializes in super-resolution microscopy, making advanced imaging technology accessible to researchers worldwide. Its flagship product, the Nanoimager, offers easy access to techniques like dSTORM and PALM, enabling users to visualize molecules within living cells for enhanced biological research.

Generate Biomedicines, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapeutics through its pioneering platform in Generative Biology. Established in 2018, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze existing proteins, enabling it to understand the principles governing the relationship between genetic sequences and protein structure. This approach facilitates the invention of novel antibodies, peptides, enzymes, receptors, and other protein-based therapeutics optimized for specific biological functions. By harnessing its advanced technology, Generate Biomedicines aims to accelerate drug discovery by generating new biological molecules with significant therapeutic potential. Originally known as Generate Biologics, the company adopted its current name in March 2020 to reflect its expanded focus on biomedicine.

Singleron Biotechnologies Ltd. is a molecular diagnostic company specializing in single cell sequencing solutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Nanjing, China, with additional offices and laboratories in Suzhou, the United States, and Germany, the firm develops a range of innovative products, including the Singleron Matrix automated instrument for high-density microwell processing and GEXSCOPE single cell RNA sequencing kits. The company also offers a microfluidic chip for cell partitioning, magnetic beads for cell barcoding, and tools for data analysis such as CeleScope and SynEcoSys, which facilitate the interpretation of single cell sequencing data. Singleron provides services in single cell RNA sequencing, single nucleus RNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis, aiming to advance clinical diagnosis, drug development, and health management. The company collaborates with research institutes, hospitals, and pharmaceutical firms primarily in China and the United States, leveraging its exclusive IP license from Yale University to enhance its innovative capabilities in single cell analysis.

Mozart Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of disease-modifying therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. It focuses on creating first-in-class CD8 Treg modulators to restore long-term immune balance and prevent progressive damage caused by autoreactive immune responses.

ROME Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes the repeatome, which encompasses extensive segments of genetic material previously regarded as "junk DNA," to identify new drug targets and advance multiple discovery programs. ROME Therapeutics has assembled a team of experts in oncology, immunology, virology, and machine learning to drive its research and development efforts, aiming to harness this uncharted area of biology for effective treatments. Through its work, ROME seeks to provide healthcare professionals with powerful new options for addressing complex medical challenges.

Slingshot Biosciences develops engineered synthetic cells to accelerate drug research and enable diagnostics and therapeutics. The company creates next-generation cellular tools that aim to simplify complex experiments, improve data standardization in cell analysis, and provide cost-effective solutions for research programs. Its work includes aligning cellular properties such as forward and side scatter of white blood cells to enable more consistent measurements and faster interpretation. By removing cold-chain barriers, Slingshot Biosciences seeks to broaden access to advanced diagnostics and therapeutics, supporting programs focused on neglected and rare diseases. Operating in the industrial synthetic biology space, the company concentrates on practical cellular technologies that can shorten development timelines and reduce costs for researchers.

ImmuneID is a precision immunology company that uses a proprietary platform to identify and therapeutically target millions of antibody interactions that drive immune diseases. The platform enables parallel, multiplexed, and unbiased analyses to develop therapeutics for autoimmunity, severe allergy, oncology, and infectious diseases, and helps researchers observe human immune responses throughout disease progression.

Interline Therapeutics is a drug discovery company that maps and modulates protein communities to reveal molecular mechanisms of disease and develop precision medicines. Using genomics, proteomics, structural biology, and computational chemistry, it analyzes signaling networks to identify genetically validated targets and design therapies that comprehensively correct dysfunctional protein communities. The company is based in South San Francisco and was established in 2020.

Ultivue develops multiplex biomarker assays for tissue phenotyping and digital pathology. Its products enable high-resolution fluorescent microscopy imaging, aiding life science research and potential clinical diagnostics.

Treeline Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision medicines for cancer and other serious diseases. Founded in 2021 and based in Stamford, Connecticut, the company uses a platform that integrates pathophysiology, genomics, and pattern recognition to identify therapeutic approaches that address unmet patient needs.

Jaguar Gene Therapy is developing gene therapy treatments for severe genetic diseases. Its clinical-stage pipeline focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, Type 1 galactosemia, and Type 1 diabetes.

Vizgen develops next-generation spatially resolved transcriptomic profiling tools. Its patented MERFISH technology enables multiplexed single-molecule imaging of RNA species in individual cells, providing insights into biological systems and diseases across various applications such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and regenerative medicine.

Volastra Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for metastatic cancers. Established in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages unique insights into chromosomal instability to create targeted treatment strategies. Volastra utilizes a library of organoids derived from metastatic cancer samples to better understand tumor spread and identify effective therapeutic approaches. Additionally, the company combines artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and proprietary imaging techniques, which enhance the ability of healthcare professionals to determine which cancers are more likely to metastasize. This approach aims to facilitate quicker target identification, optimize patient selection for therapies, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Interline Therapeutics is a drug discovery company that maps and modulates protein communities to reveal molecular mechanisms of disease and develop precision medicines. Using genomics, proteomics, structural biology, and computational chemistry, it analyzes signaling networks to identify genetically validated targets and design therapies that comprehensively correct dysfunctional protein communities. The company is based in South San Francisco and was established in 2020.

ImmuneID is a precision immunology company that uses a proprietary platform to identify and therapeutically target millions of antibody interactions that drive immune diseases. The platform enables parallel, multiplexed, and unbiased analyses to develop therapeutics for autoimmunity, severe allergy, oncology, and infectious diseases, and helps researchers observe human immune responses throughout disease progression.

Excision BioTherapeutics Inc. is a life science company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2015. The company is dedicated to the development and commercialization of gene editing therapeutics aimed at treating life-threatening diseases caused by neurotropic viruses. Utilizing CRISPR-based technology, Excision BioTherapeutics focuses on creating advanced gene-editing medicines that can eradicate or disrupt viral genes in human patients. The company's mission is to advance these therapeutics into safe and effective treatments, significantly improving the lives of individuals affected by viral infections globally.

LifeMine Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the genomic discovery of new drug modalities derived from eukaryotic microbes, specifically fungi. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, it employs an integrated drug discovery platform that combines genomics, artificial intelligence, and synthetic biology. LifeMine’s Avatar-Rx platform utilizes high-throughput microbiology, data science, genome engineering, and automation technologies to identify novel gene-encoded molecules (GEMs) with specific biological functions. The company emphasizes chemoinformatic-assisted drug optimization and advanced chemical synthesis, enabling the progression of new product candidates into development. Founded by experts in the field, LifeMine Therapeutics aims to innovate medicine through its unique approach to leveraging the fungal biosphere.

Altos Labs is a biotechnology company dedicated to cellular rejuvenation programming aimed at restoring cell health and resilience. The organization seeks to develop innovative approaches to medicine that can reverse diseases, injuries, and disabilities. By uniting a community of prominent scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders, Altos Labs fosters collaboration across its operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Cambridge, UK, while also engaging in significant partnerships in Japan. Through its research and initiatives, the company aspires to transform the landscape of medical treatment.

Founded in San Diego, California in 2015, Encodia specializes in proteomics research. It develops scalable and parallelized approaches to protein analysis, aiming to accelerate novel disease treatments through personalized medicine.

Locanabio is a biotechnology company developing RNA-targeted gene therapies for underserved diseases, with a focus on neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, and retinal conditions. It employs an RNA-targeting platform to modify disease-causing RNA and correct aberrant transcripts, offering therapies distinct from DNA-based approaches. The company identifies target RNA sequences within transcripts and programs therapies to advance candidates for rare genetic neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, and retinal diseases. Located in San Diego, Locanabio aims to translate RNA-directed interventions into treatments for patients with severe conditions.

SciNeuro Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company based in Shanghai, China, focused on developing innovative medicines for patients with central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The company is committed to transforming the treatment landscape for these conditions through a robust product pipeline that emphasizes internal innovation and global collaboration. SciNeuro's drug development is guided by breakthrough scientific evidence, including insights from human genetics and pharmacology, targeting the underlying mechanisms of CNS diseases. By addressing these pathological mechanisms, SciNeuro aims to provide transformative therapies that not only aim to cure these diseases but also enhance the quality of life for patients.

Sonoma Biotherapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing adoptive T regulatory (Treg) cell therapies aimed at treating autoimmune and degenerative diseases. Established in 2019 and based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Seattle, the company employs next-generation genome editing and target-specific cell therapy techniques to innovate in the field of Treg cell therapeutics. The firm aims to create disease-modifying and potentially curative therapies that promote self-tolerance and inhibit harmful inflammatory responses associated with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. Founded by experts in Treg biology and cell therapy, Sonoma Biotherapeutics integrates advanced methodologies to enhance its therapeutic offerings.

Singleron Biotechnologies Ltd. is a molecular diagnostic company specializing in single cell sequencing solutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Nanjing, China, with additional offices and laboratories in Suzhou, the United States, and Germany, the firm develops a range of innovative products, including the Singleron Matrix automated instrument for high-density microwell processing and GEXSCOPE single cell RNA sequencing kits. The company also offers a microfluidic chip for cell partitioning, magnetic beads for cell barcoding, and tools for data analysis such as CeleScope and SynEcoSys, which facilitate the interpretation of single cell sequencing data. Singleron provides services in single cell RNA sequencing, single nucleus RNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis, aiming to advance clinical diagnosis, drug development, and health management. The company collaborates with research institutes, hospitals, and pharmaceutical firms primarily in China and the United States, leveraging its exclusive IP license from Yale University to enhance its innovative capabilities in single cell analysis.

Founded in 2018, Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicine for patients. The company aims to reprogram cells in the body or replace damaged ones to treat a broad range of diseases, with a pipeline including SC291, SC262, SC255, UP421, and other candidates across therapeutic areas like oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and CNS.

Bit.bio specializes in applying computational principles to biology, focusing on developing a scalable platform capable of producing consistent batches of every human cell. This enables more accurate research, drug discovery, and cell therapy applications.

Verve Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing genetic medicines for cardiovascular disease, aiming to transform treatment from chronic management to single-course gene editing therapies. It leverages human genetics analysis and gene-editing technology, with expertise in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, gene editing, delivery technologies, drug development, and commercialization.

ROME Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes the repeatome, which encompasses extensive segments of genetic material previously regarded as "junk DNA," to identify new drug targets and advance multiple discovery programs. ROME Therapeutics has assembled a team of experts in oncology, immunology, virology, and machine learning to drive its research and development efforts, aiming to harness this uncharted area of biology for effective treatments. Through its work, ROME seeks to provide healthcare professionals with powerful new options for addressing complex medical challenges.

Aspen Neuroscience develops autologous neuron replacement therapies based on induced pluripotent stem cells to treat neurological conditions, starting with Parkinson's disease. The company uses patient-specific restorative cell therapies by combining pluripotent stem cell biology with genomic approaches and artificial intelligence to address both sporadic and familial forms of Parkinson's disease, focusing on autologous neuron replacement to modify disease progression. Based in San Diego, California, the company is a development-stage biotechnology company pursuing expansion of its iPSC-based platform to other brain disorders.

CERo Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on cellular immunotherapy and next-generation engineered T cell therapeutics for cancer. It develops platforms that integrate innate and adaptive immune programs to enhance anti-tumor activity and engage the body's full immune repertoire. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Its lead product, CER-1236, is an autologous T-cell therapy targeting a novel tumor antigen, TIM-4 ligand.

Volastra Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for metastatic cancers. Established in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages unique insights into chromosomal instability to create targeted treatment strategies. Volastra utilizes a library of organoids derived from metastatic cancer samples to better understand tumor spread and identify effective therapeutic approaches. Additionally, the company combines artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and proprietary imaging techniques, which enhance the ability of healthcare professionals to determine which cancers are more likely to metastasize. This approach aims to facilitate quicker target identification, optimize patient selection for therapies, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Sonoma Biotherapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing adoptive T regulatory (Treg) cell therapies aimed at treating autoimmune and degenerative diseases. Established in 2019 and based in South San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Seattle, the company employs next-generation genome editing and target-specific cell therapy techniques to innovate in the field of Treg cell therapeutics. The firm aims to create disease-modifying and potentially curative therapies that promote self-tolerance and inhibit harmful inflammatory responses associated with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. Founded by experts in Treg biology and cell therapy, Sonoma Biotherapeutics integrates advanced methodologies to enhance its therapeutic offerings.

Vizgen develops next-generation spatially resolved transcriptomic profiling tools. Its patented MERFISH technology enables multiplexed single-molecule imaging of RNA species in individual cells, providing insights into biological systems and diseases across various applications such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and regenerative medicine.

Epirium Bio, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and disorders characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction. Founded in 2008, the company leverages unique insights into mitochondrial biology and tissue regeneration to create a small molecule platform aimed at improving muscle strength and facilitating tissue regeneration. Epirium Bio's innovative approach addresses significant clinical needs in treating neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, and mitochondrial disorders, enabling healthcare providers to better support patients suffering from conditions such as muscular dystrophy.

Aspen Neuroscience develops autologous neuron replacement therapies based on induced pluripotent stem cells to treat neurological conditions, starting with Parkinson's disease. The company uses patient-specific restorative cell therapies by combining pluripotent stem cell biology with genomic approaches and artificial intelligence to address both sporadic and familial forms of Parkinson's disease, focusing on autologous neuron replacement to modify disease progression. Based in San Diego, California, the company is a development-stage biotechnology company pursuing expansion of its iPSC-based platform to other brain disorders.

Prime Medicine is a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic therapies using its innovative Prime Editing technology. This next-generation gene editing method allows for precise "search and replace" modifications in the genome, aimed at restoring normal genetic function. The company targets a wide range of diseases with significant unmet medical needs, leveraging the efficiency and versatility of its gene editing capabilities to address the underlying causes of these conditions. Through its commitment to advancing gene editing, Prime Medicine seeks to transform the landscape of genetic medicine.

Boundless Bio develops innovative cancer therapeutics focused on understanding and treating previously untreatable cancers. It specializes in targeting extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) biology, a key driver of aggressive cancers.

One BioMed is a life science company specializing in biomedical research and products. They offer DNA cartridge kits and RNA cartridge kits for molecular diagnostics.

Encoded Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on precision gene therapies to treat a broad range of severe genetic disorders. It develops therapies and a platform that identifies human genome sequences that regulate gene expression using screening and computational approaches. The company's pipeline targets conditions across multiple pathways, including neurocircuitry, liver and metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular disease, aiming to help medical practitioners treat patients and improve outcomes. Based in South San Francisco, California, Encoded Therapeutics was founded in 2014 and was previously known as Encoded Genomics.

Ultivue develops multiplex biomarker assays for tissue phenotyping and digital pathology. Its products enable high-resolution fluorescent microscopy imaging, aiding life science research and potential clinical diagnostics.

Blackthorn Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The company focuses on developing precision medicine for neurobehavioral disorders, utilizing advances in computational and clinical neuroscience. By leveraging its proprietary computational platform, Blackthorn aims to address historical challenges in drug discovery by targeting dysfunctional brain circuits. This approach enables the identification of novel drug candidates and biologically-based patient subgroups that are most likely to respond to specific treatments. Through its innovative strategies, Blackthorn seeks to enhance the precision of therapeutic interventions for disorders of the central nervous system, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Locanabio is a biotechnology company developing RNA-targeted gene therapies for underserved diseases, with a focus on neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, and retinal conditions. It employs an RNA-targeting platform to modify disease-causing RNA and correct aberrant transcripts, offering therapies distinct from DNA-based approaches. The company identifies target RNA sequences within transcripts and programs therapies to advance candidates for rare genetic neuromuscular, neurodegenerative, and retinal diseases. Located in San Diego, Locanabio aims to translate RNA-directed interventions into treatments for patients with severe conditions.

LunaDNA is a community-owned genomic and medical research platform founded by the creators of a leading DNA sequencing company. It facilitates the sharing of health and DNA data, allowing individuals to contribute their personal information for medical research while maintaining ownership of their data. By incentivizing participation, LunaDNA addresses the challenge of data silos that have emerged as personal DNA sequencing has gained popularity. Participants are rewarded with shares in the database, granting them a stake in the profits generated from medical research. These profits are returned to the community as dividends when researchers pay for access to the data. LunaDNA empowers individuals to support health research while ensuring that their contributions benefit the broader community and drive medical discoveries.

LunaPBC, Inc. is a Public Benefit Corporation based in San Diego, California, focused on developing a community-owned platform for health and DNA research. The company's primary offering is LunaDNA, a genomic and medical research knowledge database that enables individuals to share their health and DNA data for research purposes. This platform facilitates collaborations with pharmaceutical companies, insurance providers, and healthcare IT organizations to drive advancements in medical discoveries. By allowing members to contribute their health data, LunaPBC not only supports vital health research projects but also ensures that participants can share in the financial benefits arising from medical breakthroughs, fostering a sense of community ownership and engagement in the research process.

Verve Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing genetic medicines for cardiovascular disease, aiming to transform treatment from chronic management to single-course gene editing therapies. It leverages human genetics analysis and gene-editing technology, with expertise in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, gene editing, delivery technologies, drug development, and commercialization.

Maze Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing medicines that mimic the effects of rare, protective genetic variants to address unmet medical needs. Utilizing its Compass platform, the company identifies genetic variants associated with diseases and maps them to the biological pathways driving these conditions in specific patient populations.

Founded in 2018, Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicine for patients. The company aims to reprogram cells in the body or replace damaged ones to treat a broad range of diseases, with a pipeline including SC291, SC262, SC255, UP421, and other candidates across therapeutic areas like oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and CNS.

Lyell Immunopharma Inc is a clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on developing innovative treatments for patients with solid tumors through T cell reprogramming. The company aims to overcome significant challenges in adoptive T cell therapy, specifically T cell exhaustion and loss of durable stemness, which impede effective and lasting responses in cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary platforms, Gen-R and Epi-R, Lyell is working to enhance the proliferative capacity, self-renewal, and differentiation abilities of T cells. The company's product pipeline includes several candidates, such as LYL797, LYL119, and LYL845, all designed to deliver improved and potentially curative outcomes for patients suffering from solid tumors.

Qihan Biotech is a biomedical company specializing in genetic technology with a focus on addressing the global shortage of organ donors. The company aims to produce safe and effective cells, tissues, and organs for human transplantation using advanced gene editing techniques. By applying these technologies to xenogenic organ transplantation, Qihan Biotech seeks to create organs that can be transplanted into humans, thereby reducing the need for traditional organ transplants and saving lives.

Nohla Therapeutics, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing and manufacturing ex vivo expanded universal donor cellular therapies. The company's core technology enables the expansion of key cancer-fighting cells from umbilical cord blood, eliminating the need for HLA matching. Nohla offers programs such as Natural Killer (NK) cell therapy and Dilanubicel, a universal donor hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell product used for treating chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and other indications. Its products are manufactured and cryopreserved in advance, ensuring immediate availability for patient treatment.

AgBiome is a biotechnology company that develops biological products for agriculture by leveraging the plant-associated microbiome. It identifies plant microbes with potential to improve plant health, pest resistance, and yields, using genomics and screening technologies. The company builds a microbial collection and operates a platform to discover ingredients for agriculturally relevant applications, including fungicides and other biologics that target soil-borne diseases, insects, and nematodes. Through partnerships with agricultural players, AgBiome accelerates discovery and global deployment of solutions. It is based in Durham, North Carolina, with a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility, and has a substantial research team.

Hangzhou Just Biotherapeutics, also known as Just China, is a biotechnology company based in Hangzhou, China, that specializes in the development of antibody and recombinant protein biotherapeutics. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on leveraging its expertise in molecular design, process design, and drug product design to facilitate the development of biologics. By employing advanced protein, process, and manufacturing sciences, Hangzhou Just Biotherapeutics aims to overcome technical challenges associated with protein therapeutics, thereby accelerating development timelines and significantly lowering manufacturing costs. As a subsidiary of MabSpace Biosciences Co., Ltd., the company positions itself as a key player in the biopharmaceutical sector, dedicated to enhancing the efficiency of biomedical innovation.

Nohla Therapeutics, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing and manufacturing ex vivo expanded universal donor cellular therapies. The company's core technology enables the expansion of key cancer-fighting cells from umbilical cord blood, eliminating the need for HLA matching. Nohla offers programs such as Natural Killer (NK) cell therapy and Dilanubicel, a universal donor hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell product used for treating chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and other indications. Its products are manufactured and cryopreserved in advance, ensuring immediate availability for patient treatment.

LunaDNA is a community-owned genomic and medical research platform founded by the creators of a leading DNA sequencing company. It facilitates the sharing of health and DNA data, allowing individuals to contribute their personal information for medical research while maintaining ownership of their data. By incentivizing participation, LunaDNA addresses the challenge of data silos that have emerged as personal DNA sequencing has gained popularity. Participants are rewarded with shares in the database, granting them a stake in the profits generated from medical research. These profits are returned to the community as dividends when researchers pay for access to the data. LunaDNA empowers individuals to support health research while ensuring that their contributions benefit the broader community and drive medical discoveries.

CStone Pharmaceuticals, founded in 2015, focuses on developing and commercializing innovative immunotherapy and precision treatment drugs for cancer patients worldwide. Its pipeline comprises over a dozen candidates targeting various indications, with immuno-oncology at its core.

Insitro, Inc. is a data-driven company focused on drug discovery and development, particularly targeting nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Founded in 2018 by Daphne Koller and based in South San Francisco, California, Insitro harnesses machine learning and high-throughput biology to revolutionize the process of drug discovery. The company creates extensive functional genomic data sets and integrates them with patient data through innovative machine learning techniques. This approach allows Insitro to build predictive models that enhance target selection, streamline the design of therapeutics, and optimize drug development strategies. By addressing critical challenges in pharmaceutical research and development, Insitro aims to accelerate the delivery of new and effective treatments to patients.

Ultivue develops multiplex biomarker assays for tissue phenotyping and digital pathology. Its products enable high-resolution fluorescent microscopy imaging, aiding life science research and potential clinical diagnostics.

Bio Palette is a company focused on advancing gene-editing techniques and developing therapies through innovative technology. The firm operates a platform that combines genome editing with microbiome engineering, allowing for the cultivation of bacteria tailored through genetic modifications. This approach enables researchers to explore and test the potential of gene editing in various applications. Bio Palette categorizes its business development into three fields based on the types of cells targeted for genome editing, positioning itself at the forefront of biotechnology and therapeutic innovation.

Codiak BioSciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing exosome-based therapeutics, a novel class of medicines with the potential to address various diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company employs its proprietary engEx Platform, which allows for the engineering and manufacturing of exosomes, leveraging their natural role as intercellular messengers. Codiak's pipeline includes product candidates such as exoSTING and exoIL-12, targeting diverse therapeutic areas including oncology, neuro-oncology, neurology, neuromuscular diseases, and infectious diseases. Additionally, the company collaborates with the Ragon Institute to explore the potential of its exoVACC platform for vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 and HIV. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Codiak aims to transform therapeutic approaches by harnessing the unique properties of exosomes.

ImmusanT, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapies and diagnostics for celiac disease. Founded in 2010, the company aims to restore immune tolerance to gluten in patients with this autoimmune disorder. Its primary product, Nexvax2, is a therapeutic vaccine designed to treat, prevent, and diagnose celiac disease. Additionally, ImmusanT is working on a functional T-cell test to facilitate the diagnosis and monitoring of immune tolerance in patients undergoing peptide-based therapy. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to enhance the management of celiac disease and potentially other autoimmune conditions.

LifeMine Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the genomic discovery of new drug modalities derived from eukaryotic microbes, specifically fungi. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, it employs an integrated drug discovery platform that combines genomics, artificial intelligence, and synthetic biology. LifeMine’s Avatar-Rx platform utilizes high-throughput microbiology, data science, genome engineering, and automation technologies to identify novel gene-encoded molecules (GEMs) with specific biological functions. The company emphasizes chemoinformatic-assisted drug optimization and advanced chemical synthesis, enabling the progression of new product candidates into development. Founded by experts in the field, LifeMine Therapeutics aims to innovate medicine through its unique approach to leveraging the fungal biosphere.

Hangzhou Just Biotherapeutics, also known as Just China, is a biotechnology company based in Hangzhou, China, that specializes in the development of antibody and recombinant protein biotherapeutics. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on leveraging its expertise in molecular design, process design, and drug product design to facilitate the development of biologics. By employing advanced protein, process, and manufacturing sciences, Hangzhou Just Biotherapeutics aims to overcome technical challenges associated with protein therapeutics, thereby accelerating development timelines and significantly lowering manufacturing costs. As a subsidiary of MabSpace Biosciences Co., Ltd., the company positions itself as a key player in the biopharmaceutical sector, dedicated to enhancing the efficiency of biomedical innovation.

Bio Palette is a company focused on advancing gene-editing techniques and developing therapies through innovative technology. The firm operates a platform that combines genome editing with microbiome engineering, allowing for the cultivation of bacteria tailored through genetic modifications. This approach enables researchers to explore and test the potential of gene editing in various applications. Bio Palette categorizes its business development into three fields based on the types of cells targeted for genome editing, positioning itself at the forefront of biotechnology and therapeutic innovation.

ApoGen Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2014. The company specializes in developing innovative therapeutics aimed at addressing the challenges of drug resistance in cancer treatment. Recognizing that the mutation of cellular DNA is central to cancer progression, ApoGen focuses on therapies that target key drivers of genomic mutations and tumor evolution. By doing so, the company aims to slow or halt the ongoing mutations within cancer genomes, which are significant contributors to treatment failure, cancer recurrence, and metastasis. Through its advanced therapeutic approaches, ApoGen Biotechnologies seeks to improve outcomes for patients facing the complexities of cancer evolution and drug resistance.