Kernal Biologics (YC Summer 2020)

TL;DR: Kernal Biologics is a Y Combinator Summer 2020 startup Kernal is creating mRNA 2.0 therapies that work in specific cells, currently active with a team of 20.

Kernal is creating mRNA 2.0 therapies that work in specific cells

YC ID
21881
YC Batch
Summer 2020
Status
Active
Team size
20
Industry
Healthcare, Therapeutics
Tags
Artificial Intelligence, Biotech, Genomics
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/kernal-biologics

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Kernal Bio is a biotech company pioneering mRNA 2.0 immunotherapies. We leverage selective mRNA-LNP technology to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases with precision, ensuring targeted cell delivery and minimal off-target effects. Our KR-402 program achieves over 90% delivery efficiency with T-cell-targeted LNPs, enabling direct CAR-T programming within the body and resulting in B-cell depletion within a week. Kernal Bio is led by a team with experience from MIT, Harvard, Merck, and BMS, boasting three FDA-approved therapies and over 120 patents. Based in Cambridge, MA, we are backed by Hummingbird Ventures, Amgen Ventures, HBM, and even NASA. With roots at MIT, Harvard and Biopharma, Kernal’s management team has deep expertise in mRNA therapeutics space. CEO Yusuf Erkul, M.D., M.B.A. is…

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kernal Biologics a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. Kernal Biologics was funded by Y Combinator in the Summer 2020 batch. Kernal is creating mRNA 2.0 therapies that work in specific cells

What does Kernal Biologics do?

Kernal Bio is a biotech company pioneering mRNA 2.0 immunotherapies. We leverage selective mRNA-LNP technology to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases with precision, ensuring targeted cell delivery and minimal off-target effects. Our KR-402 program achieves over 90% delivery efficiency with T-cell-targeted LNPs, enab…

What YC batch was Kernal Biologics in?

Kernal Biologics was part of Y Combinator's Summer 2020 batch.

How big is Kernal Biologics?

Kernal Biologics has a team of 20 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is Kernal Biologics still active?

Kernal Biologics is currently listed as Active with a team of 20 in Y Combinator's directory.

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