Algen Biotechnologies
Using CRISPR to find treatments for cancer and inflammation
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About Algen Biotechnologies
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.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Algen Biotechnologies: questions
Which YC batch was Algen Biotechnologies in?
Algen Biotechnologies was in Y Combinator's Winter 2020 batch (W20).
Is Algen Biotechnologies still active?
Y Combinator lists Algen Biotechnologies as active.
Where is Algen Biotechnologies based?
Algen Biotechnologies lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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