Algen Biotechnologies (YC Winter 2020)

TL;DR: Algen Biotechnologies is a Y Combinator Winter 2020 startup Using CRISPR to find treatments for cancer and inflammation, currently active with a team of 15.

Using CRISPR to find treatments for cancer and inflammation

YC ID
13705
YC Batch
Winter 2020
Status
Active
Team size
15
Industry
Healthcare, Drug Discovery and Delivery
Tags
AI-powered Drug Discovery, Artificial Intelligence, CRISPR
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/algen-biotechnologies

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Algen is using CRISPR to uncover disease-driving RNA messages to find treatments for cancer, inflammation and diseases with high unmet needs. We are harnessing the power of CRISPR and machine learning to find first-in-class drugs that modulate RNA messages at single-cell resolution. Algen's founders are bioengineer from Jennifer Doudna Lab and biotech commercialization expert, teamed up with experienced pharmaceutical executives.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Algen Biotechnologies a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. Algen Biotechnologies was funded by Y Combinator in the Winter 2020 batch. Using CRISPR to find treatments for cancer and inflammation

What does Algen Biotechnologies do?

Algen is using CRISPR to uncover disease-driving RNA messages to find treatments for cancer, inflammation and diseases with high unmet needs. We are harnessing the power of CRISPR and machine learning to find first-in-class drugs that modulate RNA messages at single-cell resolution. Algen's founders are bioengineer fr…

What YC batch was Algen Biotechnologies in?

Algen Biotechnologies was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2020 batch.

How big is Algen Biotechnologies?

Algen Biotechnologies has a team of 15 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is Algen Biotechnologies still active?

Algen Biotechnologies is currently listed as Active with a team of 15 in Y Combinator's directory.

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