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Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates as a bio-discovery company in the biotechnology sector. The company focuses on developing genomic tools that enhance human health and sustainability. Utilizing a combination of artificial intelligence, genome sequencing, gene synthesis, and high-throughput screening, Arbor's platform accelerates the discovery of proteins and facilitates human diagnostic development. The technology aggregates genomic sequence data through AI and machine learning, enabling drug developers to replace entire genes and precisely correct mutations. This approach aims to streamline the development of curative treatments for previously incurable genetic diseases, ultimately improving the lives of patients affected by such conditions.

Clear Labs is a biotechnology company specializing in next-generation sequencing and data analytics for infectious disease surveillance and food safety testing. Its platforms, Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, enable rapid identification of pathogens, supporting public health initiatives and enhancing safety across various sectors.

nChroma Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in targeted genetic medicine. It operates an integrated product engine for safe, accurate, and targeted in vivo administration, aiming to overcome limitations of current genetic medicine techniques. The company focuses on liver-targeted therapies, initially for chronic hepatitis B and D, leveraging epigenetics to enable precise and specific gene regulation. This approach allows for therapies with programmable tissue specificity, potentially offering durable and targeted cures for the liver and other organs.

ArsenalBio is a programmable cell therapy company established in 2019, focused on developing and commercializing innovative immune cell therapies, particularly for cancer treatment. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including CRISPR-based genome engineering, synthetic biology, and machine learning, to create multifunctional T-cell therapies. ArsenalBio's approach involves the precise insertion of large synthetic DNA sequences, enabling the generation of next-generation autologous T-cell therapies. By integrating these cutting-edge methods, ArsenalBio aims to enhance the effectiveness and safety of immune cell therapies, reduce costs for healthcare providers, and improve market access, ultimately broadening patient outcomes and making these therapies more widely available.

Element Biosciences develops innovative genetic analysis tools for research and diagnostic markets. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in a disruptive DNA sequencing technology that offers high-quality data, workflow flexibility, and affordable access to next-generation sequencing.

Sionna Therapeutics was formed in late 2019, leveraging 10 years of large pharma scientific investment and expertise. Our experienced scientific team has been on a mission to fully normalize CFTR function. In the three decades since the discovery of the genetic defects that cause cystic fibrosis (CF), researchers have made remarkable advances for patients. Yet the ultimate goal of CF drug development – to fully normalize the function of CFTR, the key protein leading to the pathology of CF – has remained out of reach.

ADARx Pharmaceuticals specializes in the development of RNA editing therapeutics. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on discovering and developing innovative treatments that utilize endogenous enzymes to precisely target and correct single point mutations in mRNA transcripts, restoring the production of functional proteins.

Ring Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing gene therapies using Anellovector, a redosable and targetable DNA therapy platform based on the biology of the human commensal virome. The platform aims to address limitations of current DNA therapies, including limited tissue access, inability to redose, potential genomic integration, and tolerability concerns. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Ring Therapeutics was established by Flagship Pioneering to pursue a multi-product platform. It focuses on discovering and developing Anellovector therapeutics to unlock the full potential of gene therapy, moving beyond gene replacement to a broader set of modalities and mechanisms. The approach targets disease sites with tissue and cellular specificity, aiming to treat conditions across genetic disorders, ophthalmology, oncology, and metabolic disorders and to expand therapeutic options for previously inaccessible diseases.

Chroma Medicine is a genomic medicine company founded in 2021 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in epigenetic editing. The company is pioneering a new class of genomic therapies aimed at revolutionizing the treatment of genetically driven diseases. By utilizing epigenetics, which is the natural mechanism for gene regulation, Chroma Medicine develops programmable epigenetic editors that target specific genes and modulate chromatin conformation. This innovative approach enables healthcare providers to achieve precise control of gene expression, offering a promising therapeutic option for conditions linked to genetic anomalies.

Senti Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on synthetic biology. It develops gene circuit platforms to engineer therapeutics, with a focus on improving precision and control in cancer treatments.

Sionna Therapeutics was formed in late 2019, leveraging 10 years of large pharma scientific investment and expertise. Our experienced scientific team has been on a mission to fully normalize CFTR function. In the three decades since the discovery of the genetic defects that cause cystic fibrosis (CF), researchers have made remarkable advances for patients. Yet the ultimate goal of CF drug development – to fully normalize the function of CFTR, the key protein leading to the pathology of CF – has remained out of reach.

Tessera Therapeutics is an early-stage life sciences company focused on pioneering Gene Writing technology, which allows for the precise insertion of therapeutic messages into the human genome. This innovative approach aims to address diseases at their source by enabling both small and large genetic alterations. By building on recent advancements in gene therapy and gene editing, Tessera Therapeutics seeks to overcome existing limitations in these fields, enhancing their efficacy and reach. Founded by Flagship Pioneering, the company aspires to establish a new category in genetic medicine that can significantly improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare.

SalioGen Therapeutics develops curative therapies for inherited disorders using its Exact DNA Integration Technology (EDIT) platform. EDIT employs proprietary mammal-derived enzymes called Saliogase, enabling non-viral delivery of genes of any size and offering significant manufacturing advantages.

Chroma Medicine is a genomic medicine company founded in 2021 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in epigenetic editing. The company is pioneering a new class of genomic therapies aimed at revolutionizing the treatment of genetically driven diseases. By utilizing epigenetics, which is the natural mechanism for gene regulation, Chroma Medicine develops programmable epigenetic editors that target specific genes and modulate chromatin conformation. This innovative approach enables healthcare providers to achieve precise control of gene expression, offering a promising therapeutic option for conditions linked to genetic anomalies.

Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates as a bio-discovery company in the biotechnology sector. The company focuses on developing genomic tools that enhance human health and sustainability. Utilizing a combination of artificial intelligence, genome sequencing, gene synthesis, and high-throughput screening, Arbor's platform accelerates the discovery of proteins and facilitates human diagnostic development. The technology aggregates genomic sequence data through AI and machine learning, enabling drug developers to replace entire genes and precisely correct mutations. This approach aims to streamline the development of curative treatments for previously incurable genetic diseases, ultimately improving the lives of patients affected by such conditions.

Color is a healthcare technology company that offers a comprehensive platform for population health management, facilitating equitable and accessible healthcare delivery. The company specializes in large-scale health initiatives, providing solutions that include population genomics programs and high-throughput testing services, such as those for COVID-19. By centralizing essential healthcare capabilities, Color enables businesses, schools, and state public health departments to implement effective preventive health programs, regardless of the geographical distribution of their populations. Its innovative approach addresses various healthcare logistics challenges, streamlining processes related to testing, screening, treatment, and referrals, while creating diverse market opportunities and revenue streams for clinical teams.

Founded in 2008, Ginkgo Bioworks designs, engineers, and licenses organisms for various applications. It discovers molecules for flavors, sweeteners, cosmetics, crops, pharmaceuticals, and generates probiotic bacteria for health benefits. The company serves markets such as cultured ingredients, carbon mitigation, probiotics, and natural product discovery.

Ring Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing gene therapies using Anellovector, a redosable and targetable DNA therapy platform based on the biology of the human commensal virome. The platform aims to address limitations of current DNA therapies, including limited tissue access, inability to redose, potential genomic integration, and tolerability concerns. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Ring Therapeutics was established by Flagship Pioneering to pursue a multi-product platform. It focuses on discovering and developing Anellovector therapeutics to unlock the full potential of gene therapy, moving beyond gene replacement to a broader set of modalities and mechanisms. The approach targets disease sites with tissue and cellular specificity, aiming to treat conditions across genetic disorders, ophthalmology, oncology, and metabolic disorders and to expand therapeutic options for previously inaccessible diseases.

GeneDx specializes in delivering personalized insights from genomic data to improve health outcomes. It combines extensive genetic expertise with advanced data science capabilities.

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.

Element Biosciences develops innovative genetic analysis tools for research and diagnostic markets. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in a disruptive DNA sequencing technology that offers high-quality data, workflow flexibility, and affordable access to next-generation sequencing.

Clear Labs is a biotechnology company specializing in next-generation sequencing and data analytics for infectious disease surveillance and food safety testing. Its platforms, Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, enable rapid identification of pathogens, supporting public health initiatives and enhancing safety across various sectors.

Founded in 2018, Scribe Therapeutics specializes in engineering and developing in vivo therapies based on CRISPR technology to rewrite and repair genetic disorders. Its proprietary platform, X-Editing (XE), enables greater efficacy, specificity, and deliverability compared to existing CRISPR technologies.

Gyroscope is a clinical-stage gene therapy company that specializes in developing treatments for retinal diseases, particularly focusing on Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness. The company leverages advancements in understanding the complement system's role in eye diseases and uses gene therapy as a therapeutic approach. Gyroscope's lead investigational therapy, GT005, is designed to be administered as a one-time treatment under the retina, aiming to restore balance to an overactive complement system by enhancing the production of the Complement Factor I protein. Currently, GT005 is undergoing evaluation in multiple clinical trials, including a Phase I/II trial named FOCUS and two Phase II trials called EXPLORE and HORIZON. Founded in 2016 in Stevenage, Herefordshire, by Andrew Lotery, David Kavanagh, and Peter Lachmann, Gyroscope seeks to provide innovative solutions for patients suffering from retinal diseases.

Design Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Solana Beach, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for serious degenerative disorders caused by nucleotide repeat expansions. The company specializes in a novel class of small-molecule gene-targeted chimera therapeutics known as GeneTACTM molecules, which aim to modify disease progression by addressing the root causes of these conditions. Its lead program targets Friedreich’s ataxia, while additional efforts are directed toward conditions such as Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy and other degenerative diseases like Fragile X syndrome and myotonic dystrophy. Since its incorporation in 2017, Design Therapeutics has been dedicated to advancing its therapeutic candidates to potentially transform treatment options for patients suffering from these inherited disorders.

Color is a healthcare technology company that offers a comprehensive platform for population health management, facilitating equitable and accessible healthcare delivery. The company specializes in large-scale health initiatives, providing solutions that include population genomics programs and high-throughput testing services, such as those for COVID-19. By centralizing essential healthcare capabilities, Color enables businesses, schools, and state public health departments to implement effective preventive health programs, regardless of the geographical distribution of their populations. Its innovative approach addresses various healthcare logistics challenges, streamlining processes related to testing, screening, treatment, and referrals, while creating diverse market opportunities and revenue streams for clinical teams.

Kronos Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Mateo, California, focused on the discovery and development of innovative cancer therapeutics. Established in 2017, the company aims to address historically challenging cancer targets through precision medicine. Its primary product candidates include entospletinib, a selective inhibitor of spleen tyrosine kinase intended for acute myeloid leukemia patients, and KB-0742, an orally bioavailable inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase 9 for treating MYC-amplified solid tumors. Kronos Bio employs advanced technologies, such as high-throughput small-molecule microarrays and targeted protein degradation, to identify potent and selective compounds that target dysregulated transcription factors and other key drivers of oncogenic signaling.

Color is a healthcare technology company that offers a comprehensive platform for population health management, facilitating equitable and accessible healthcare delivery. The company specializes in large-scale health initiatives, providing solutions that include population genomics programs and high-throughput testing services, such as those for COVID-19. By centralizing essential healthcare capabilities, Color enables businesses, schools, and state public health departments to implement effective preventive health programs, regardless of the geographical distribution of their populations. Its innovative approach addresses various healthcare logistics challenges, streamlining processes related to testing, screening, treatment, and referrals, while creating diverse market opportunities and revenue streams for clinical teams.

Generation Bio is a genetic medicines company developing durable, redosable treatments for patients with rare and prevalent diseases. Its non-viral platform combines closed-ended DNA, cell-targeted lipid nanoparticles, and scalable manufacturing processes to deliver large and multiple genes across various tissues.

Founded in 2008, Ginkgo Bioworks designs, engineers, and licenses organisms for various applications. It discovers molecules for flavors, sweeteners, cosmetics, crops, pharmaceuticals, and generates probiotic bacteria for health benefits. The company serves markets such as cultured ingredients, carbon mitigation, probiotics, and natural product discovery.

Allogene Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on immuno-oncology, developing genetically engineered allogeneic T-cell therapies for cancer. The company builds a pipeline of off-the-shelf donor-derived CAR-T products using gene-editing and proprietary cell-manufacturing technologies to enable broader patient eligibility and scalable production. Its programs include UCART19 for relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other allogeneic CAR-T candidates targeting lymphoma, leukemia, autoimmune diseases, and solid tumors. Revenue is primarily generated from collaborations and licensing agreements.

Audentes Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company based in San Francisco, specializes in developing gene therapy products aimed at treating serious, life-threatening rare diseases resulting from single gene defects. The company is advancing several therapeutic candidates, including AT132 for X-linked myotubular myopathy, AT342 for Crigler-Najjar syndrome, and AT845, which is in preclinical studies for Pompe disease. Additionally, Audentes is developing vectorized antisense treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1. It has established collaborative agreements with Genethon and the University of Pennsylvania to further research and commercialization efforts for these therapies. Founded in 2012, Audentes Therapeutics was acquired by Astellas Pharma in January 2020 and operates under the name Astellas Gene Therapies, focusing on gene therapy research, development, and future commercialization.

AveXis, operating as Novartis Gene Therapies, Inc., is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing gene therapies for rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases. Acquired by Novartis in 2018, the company specializes in innovative treatments such as motor neuron cell-targeted gene replacement therapy aimed at conditions like spinal muscular atrophy, Rett syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. These therapies are designed to assist healthcare institutions in addressing diseases that cause progressive muscle weakness, paralysis, and ultimately, death. Through its advancements in gene therapy, AveXis is dedicated to improving the lives of patients and families impacted by these severe genetic disorders.

Editas Medicine is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional site in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on the discovery and development of genome editing therapeutics, primarily utilizing its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 technology. This innovative platform enables precise molecular modifications at the genetic level, with the aim of treating a wide array of serious diseases by addressing their underlying causes. Editas Medicine has established a strong intellectual property portfolio, which includes numerous patents related to foundational genome editing technologies and advancements that facilitate the translation of research into viable human therapeutics. The company's mission is to pioneer transformative genomic medicines that can significantly improve patient outcomes across various genetic disorders.

Spark Therapeutics focuses on developing potentially curative, one-time gene therapy products to treat debilitating genetic diseases. Its pipeline includes LUXTURNA for inherited retinal disease, SPK-FIX for hemophilia B (in collaboration with Pfizer), and preclinical programs targeting neurodegenerative diseases and other retinal degenerative conditions.

Pacific Biosciences specializes in human, microbial, plant, and animal genomics, focusing on areas such as infectious disease research. The company designs and manufactures sequencing systems that address complex genetic challenges, utilizing its innovative single molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing technology to detect biological processes in real time. Its product offerings include the PacBio RS II and Sequel Systems, which facilitate the monitoring and analysis of biochemical reactions at the single-molecule level, along with consumables like SMRT cells and various reagent kits. Customers range from research institutions and commercial laboratories to pharmaceutical and agricultural companies, with sales conducted through direct channels in North America and Europe, and distribution partners in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Pacific Biosciences continues to advance genomics research and applications.

Pacific Biosciences specializes in human, microbial, plant, and animal genomics, focusing on areas such as infectious disease research. The company designs and manufactures sequencing systems that address complex genetic challenges, utilizing its innovative single molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing technology to detect biological processes in real time. Its product offerings include the PacBio RS II and Sequel Systems, which facilitate the monitoring and analysis of biochemical reactions at the single-molecule level, along with consumables like SMRT cells and various reagent kits. Customers range from research institutions and commercial laboratories to pharmaceutical and agricultural companies, with sales conducted through direct channels in North America and Europe, and distribution partners in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Pacific Biosciences continues to advance genomics research and applications.