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AIRNA is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of RNA editing therapies. Its platform enables the creation of therapeutics designed to treat both rare and common diseases, with the goal of improving patients' health.

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.

Rhygaze is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative gene therapies aimed at restoring vision in individuals affected by blindness-related diseases. The company’s therapy utilizes advanced technology to deliver a light-sensor gene directly to cone cells that have lost their light sensitivity. By repairing these cells' ability to detect light, Rhygaze seeks to enable effective vision restoration for patients. Through its specialized approach, the company aims to make significant contributions to the healthcare industry and improve the quality of life for those facing vision loss.

Kardigan is a pioneering heart health company dedicated to transforming cardiovascular drug development. It focuses on identifying and matching critical disease drivers with responsive patients from clinical trials, aiming to deliver curative medicines that go beyond symptom management, ultimately providing functional cures for cardiovascular diseases.

Tenvie Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded to improve patients' lives with neurological, cardiometabolic, and ophthalmic diseases. The company is focused on developing small molecules targeting brain inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and lysosomal issues, with a robust pipeline inherited from Denali Therapeutics. Tenvie is progressing a range of therapeutics aimed at addressing neurological, cardiometabolic, and ophthalmic conditions. Its collection of fully owned, highly brain-penetrant, and precisely designed peripherally restricted small molecules targets three main factors of disease: alleviating inflammation, correcting metabolic dysfunction, and rejuvenating lysosomal function.

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.

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.

Egenesis is a biotechnology company focused on gene editing and genome engineering to develop human-compatible organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation. Its platform enables the creation of solid organs and therapeutic cells intended for transplantation, addressing the global organ shortage. The company pursues programs in kidney and islet cell transplantation and related regenerative approaches. It is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York.

AIRNA is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of RNA editing therapies. Its platform enables the creation of therapeutics designed to treat both rare and common diseases, with the goal of improving patients' health.

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.

Basking Biosciences is developing a reversible thrombolytic therapy to restore blood flow to the brain during ischemic stroke, with the aim of preventing hemorrhage and long-term damage. The platform combines a primary agent that targets clot stability with a designed reversal agent that can be administered if bleeding occurs to neutralize the active compound and restore normal clotting, enabling treatment for acute ischemic stroke.

Elephas is a company focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its innovative live tumor imaging diagnostics platform. By leveraging advances in cancer biology, multimodal microscopy, engineering, and artificial intelligence, Elephas aims to enhance clinical decision-making and personalize therapy for cancer patients. The company's approach involves the use of human live tumor fragments, allowing clinicians to determine the most effective treatment strategies for individual patients. In doing so, Elephas not only seeks to improve patient outcomes but also to expedite the drug development process, addressing the significant challenges faced in oncology.

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.

Remix Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative small-molecule therapies aimed at reprogramming ribonucleic acid (RNA) processing to treat various diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary biology platform to discover and develop RNA processing modulators that target previously undruggable disease drivers. Through its REMseq platform, Remix Therapeutics validates therapeutic targets and optimizes chemical compounds, facilitating the identification of patterns in RNA processing. This approach allows for the modulation of gene expression, enabling healthcare practitioners to address the underlying causes of diseases by correcting, enhancing, or eliminating gene messages at their source.

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.

AIRNA is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of RNA editing therapies. Its platform enables the creation of therapeutics designed to treat both rare and common diseases, with the goal of improving patients' health.

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.

TFC Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on creating innovative biologics aimed at addressing critical factors in cancer recurrence and metastasis. The company develops technology that employs monoclonal antibodies designed to specifically bind to receptors on tumor-initiating cells, known as TMH cells. This targeted approach activates the immune system to effectively destroy these cells, offering new treatment possibilities for cancer within the healthcare sector. Through its research and development efforts, TFC Therapeutics seeks to contribute significantly to advancements in cancer therapy.

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.

OncoResponse is an immuno‑oncology biotechnology company that uses a proprietary human antibody platform to discover novel targets and develop fully human monoclonal antibodies for cancer treatment. By interrogating the adaptive immune system of patients who respond exceptionally well to checkpoint inhibition, the company identifies genuine human antibodies against high‑value targets linked with immunosuppressive myeloid biology. Its pipeline aims to alleviate tumor‑microenvironment immunosuppression and enhance immune activation, converting cold tumors into hot ones and providing new therapeutic options for patients.

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.

Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing precision medicines for neurological disorders. The company focuses on creating transformational small-molecule therapies aimed at patients with central nervous system conditions. Leveraging foundational research in neuronal receptor biology, Rapport Therapeutics maps and targets specific neuronal receptor complexes, which are complex assemblies of proteins that include principal receptor subunits and receptor-associated proteins. These receptor-associated proteins are essential for regulating receptor expression and functionality, allowing the company to innovate in the treatment of neurological diseases.

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.

Aera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing genetic medicines through its proprietary protein nanoparticle (PNP) delivery platform. This innovative platform utilizes endogenous human proteins derived from retroelements, which self-assemble into capsid-like structures capable of packaging and transferring nucleic acid cargo. By addressing the limitations of current delivery technologies, Aera aims to enhance the efficacy and reach of genetic therapies across various tissues and disease areas. Additionally, the company holds a licensed technology that features a therapeutic enzyme platform based on novel, compact, and programmable gene-editing enzymes, further expanding its capabilities in the field of genetic medicine.

Aera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing genetic medicines through its proprietary protein nanoparticle (PNP) delivery platform. This innovative platform utilizes endogenous human proteins derived from retroelements, which self-assemble into capsid-like structures capable of packaging and transferring nucleic acid cargo. By addressing the limitations of current delivery technologies, Aera aims to enhance the efficacy and reach of genetic therapies across various tissues and disease areas. Additionally, the company holds a licensed technology that features a therapeutic enzyme platform based on novel, compact, and programmable gene-editing enzymes, further expanding its capabilities in the field of genetic medicine.

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.

SonoThera is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative genetic therapies using ultrasound technology. The company's mission is to create non-viral genetic medicines that address the root causes of human diseases. SonoThera specializes in ultrasound-guided nonviral gene therapy, aiming to provide effective treatments for conditions that currently have suboptimal or no available treatments. By leveraging this approach, SonoThera seeks to enhance the health and quality of life for millions of people worldwide.

Founded in 2015, Carrick Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Dublin, Ireland. It specializes in developing innovative cancer therapeutics that target molecular pathways driving aggressive and resistant forms of cancer, aiming to transform cancer treatment.

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.

Neumora Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision medicines for brain diseases by combining data science with neuroscience. Founded to address the global brain disease crisis, Neumora takes an innovative approach to treatment development. The company has established a robust therapeutic pipeline that includes seven clinical and preclinical neuroscience programs targeting novel mechanisms of action for various underserved neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Neumora plans to advance its pipeline further by initiating multiple clinical trials across its programs in the upcoming 12 to 18 months.

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.

Elephas is a company focused on revolutionizing cancer treatment through its innovative live tumor imaging diagnostics platform. By leveraging advances in cancer biology, multimodal microscopy, engineering, and artificial intelligence, Elephas aims to enhance clinical decision-making and personalize therapy for cancer patients. The company's approach involves the use of human live tumor fragments, allowing clinicians to determine the most effective treatment strategies for individual patients. In doing so, Elephas not only seeks to improve patient outcomes but also to expedite the drug development process, addressing the significant challenges faced in oncology.

Autobahn Therapeutics develops brain-targeting, small molecule therapies for central nervous system disorders. Its lead program ABX-002 is a thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist being developed as an adjunctive treatment for mood disorders, including major depressive disorder and bipolar depression. The company emphasizes precision tuning of CNS exposure, validated clinical and biologic targets, and biomarker-guided development across neuropsychiatry, neurodegeneration, and neuroinflammation to address high unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes.

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.

Remix Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative small-molecule therapies aimed at reprogramming ribonucleic acid (RNA) processing to treat various diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary biology platform to discover and develop RNA processing modulators that target previously undruggable disease drivers. Through its REMseq platform, Remix Therapeutics validates therapeutic targets and optimizes chemical compounds, facilitating the identification of patterns in RNA processing. This approach allows for the modulation of gene expression, enabling healthcare practitioners to address the underlying causes of diseases by correcting, enhancing, or eliminating gene messages at their source.

Pheast Therapeutics is a cancer immunotherapy company developing macrophage-targeted therapies and innate immune checkpoint inhibitors to engage the body's innate immune response against cancer. The company focuses on agents that enhance macrophage phagocytosis and tumor cell elimination, including antibodies targeting CD24 to boost macrophage activity. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Pheast aims to offer innovative oncology treatments that complement existing therapies and improve patient outcomes.

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.

Nutcracker Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, that develops and manufactures mRNA therapeutics using a proprietary microfluidic, biochip-based platform. Its ACORN system is a computer-controlled RNA manufacturing platform that starts with a nucleic acid sequence and produces optimized nanoparticle-encapsulated RNA therapeutics on dedicated single-use biochips. The company provides a push-button mRNA synthesis and formulation capability, enabling fully integrated production of mRNA therapies at scale and on demand. The platform combines advances in RNA biology with manufacturing concepts inspired by semiconductors to enable rapid discovery, development, and manufacturing of complex mRNA therapies and vaccines. By offering on-demand production and a scalable capability, Nutcracker Therapeutics aims to support healthcare teams to produce multimodal therapeutics at the point of care.

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.

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.

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.

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.

OncoResponse is an immuno‑oncology biotechnology company that uses a proprietary human antibody platform to discover novel targets and develop fully human monoclonal antibodies for cancer treatment. By interrogating the adaptive immune system of patients who respond exceptionally well to checkpoint inhibition, the company identifies genuine human antibodies against high‑value targets linked with immunosuppressive myeloid biology. Its pipeline aims to alleviate tumor‑microenvironment immunosuppression and enhance immune activation, converting cold tumors into hot ones and providing new therapeutic options for patients.

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.

EQRx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2019. The company focuses on re-engineering the drug discovery and delivery process to provide a market-based solution to the escalating costs of medications. EQRx aims to enhance the efficiency and affordability of high-quality, patent-protected medicines by collaborating with various stakeholders across the healthcare system and leveraging advancements in science and technology. The company has developed a robust pipeline with over ten programs, including clinical and preclinical projects targeting oncology and immune-inflammatory conditions, featuring compounds such as Aumolertinib, Lerociclib, Sugemalimab, and Nofazinlimab.

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.

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.

Remix Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of innovative small-molecule therapies aimed at reprogramming ribonucleic acid (RNA) processing to treat various diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary biology platform to discover and develop RNA processing modulators that target previously undruggable disease drivers. Through its REMseq platform, Remix Therapeutics validates therapeutic targets and optimizes chemical compounds, facilitating the identification of patterns in RNA processing. This approach allows for the modulation of gene expression, enabling healthcare practitioners to address the underlying causes of diseases by correcting, enhancing, or eliminating gene messages at their source.

Walden Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for individuals suffering from kidney diseases, including chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury. Founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on targeting specific biological mechanisms related to renal health. It specializes in therapies that address suPAR, an inflammatory biomarker linked to kidney function, and Dynamin, an enzyme crucial for maintaining podocyte integrity. By applying a systems-based approach, Walden Biosciences aims to transform the therapeutic landscape for kidney disease, offering targeted treatment options that address both rare and prevalent conditions affecting kidney health.

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.

Nutcracker Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, that develops and manufactures mRNA therapeutics using a proprietary microfluidic, biochip-based platform. Its ACORN system is a computer-controlled RNA manufacturing platform that starts with a nucleic acid sequence and produces optimized nanoparticle-encapsulated RNA therapeutics on dedicated single-use biochips. The company provides a push-button mRNA synthesis and formulation capability, enabling fully integrated production of mRNA therapies at scale and on demand. The platform combines advances in RNA biology with manufacturing concepts inspired by semiconductors to enable rapid discovery, development, and manufacturing of complex mRNA therapies and vaccines. By offering on-demand production and a scalable capability, Nutcracker Therapeutics aims to support healthcare teams to produce multimodal therapeutics at the point of care.

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.

JW Therapeutics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the development, transformation, and promotion of cell-based immunotherapies. The company focuses on innovative therapies that utilize chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) technologies to enhance the body's immune response against cancer. JW Therapeutics is dedicated to creating transformative treatments for both hematological cancers and solid tumors, with its lead product candidate being relmacabtagene autoleucel, a CAR-T therapy targeting anti-CD19. By advancing these groundbreaking therapies, JW Therapeutics aims to improve survival rates and quality of life for cancer patients.

Autobahn Therapeutics develops brain-targeting, small molecule therapies for central nervous system disorders. Its lead program ABX-002 is a thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist being developed as an adjunctive treatment for mood disorders, including major depressive disorder and bipolar depression. The company emphasizes precision tuning of CNS exposure, validated clinical and biologic targets, and biomarker-guided development across neuropsychiatry, neurodegeneration, and neuroinflammation to address high unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes.

Mindstrong Health, established in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in remote mental health care. It offers a digital therapeutic platform that combines AI-powered technology, data, and clinical expertise to monitor and improve users' mental health. The platform tracks symptoms continuously through passive data collection from human-computer interactions, enabling evidence-based interventions and personalized support. Services include cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, crisis management, and more, helping thousands of users, including those with serious mental illness.

Erasca is a clinical-stage precision oncology company dedicated to discovering and developing therapies for patients with cancers driven by the RAS/MAPK pathway. Founded in 2018, the company's pipeline includes Naporafenib, ERAS-007, and ERAS-601, targeting various nodes of this pathway.

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.

EQRx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2019. The company focuses on re-engineering the drug discovery and delivery process to provide a market-based solution to the escalating costs of medications. EQRx aims to enhance the efficiency and affordability of high-quality, patent-protected medicines by collaborating with various stakeholders across the healthcare system and leveraging advancements in science and technology. The company has developed a robust pipeline with over ten programs, including clinical and preclinical projects targeting oncology and immune-inflammatory conditions, featuring compounds such as Aumolertinib, Lerociclib, Sugemalimab, and Nofazinlimab.

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.

Egenesis is a biotechnology company focused on gene editing and genome engineering to develop human-compatible organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation. Its platform enables the creation of solid organs and therapeutic cells intended for transplantation, addressing the global organ shortage. The company pursues programs in kidney and islet cell transplantation and related regenerative approaches. It is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York.

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.

Faraday Pharmaceuticals, established in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is an early-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies targeting ischemia-reperfusion injury. The company's proprietary pipeline comprises liquid formulations of reduced nonmetal gaseous elements, licensed from the lab of Dr. Mark Roth at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Faraday Pharmaceuticals aims to create elemental reducing agents that can improve patient outcomes by simplifying the treatment of critical care illnesses like reperfusion injury following ST elevation myocardial infarction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that focuses on developing innovative therapeutics to address significant unmet medical needs. Established in 2013, Vividion utilizes a pioneering platform for proteome-wide small molecule drug discovery, which combines advanced synthetic chemistry techniques with chemical proteomics. This approach allows the company to expand the druggable proteome and target challenging proteins, ultimately enabling the discovery of transformative treatments for serious illnesses. Vividion's scientific foundation stems from experts in chemical biology and synthetic chemistry at The Scripps Research Institute, reflecting its commitment to advancing therapeutics that can significantly improve patient outcomes.