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Algen Biotechnologies

Using CRISPR to find treatments for cancer and inflammation

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Batch
W20
Status, per YC
Active
Team size
15
HQ
San Francisco, CA
In W20228 companies, 29% AI
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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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