List of CAR-T Immunotherapy Companies in California - 61

A2 is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science to transform medicine and turn the tide on cancer. We are focused on the next frontier in cell therapy: solid tumors. A2 engineers T cells that target the loss of genetic material in tumors, enabling the selective killing of tumor cells while leaving normal cells unharmed. The company was founded in 2018 by Alexander Kamb, Michael Gallo and Paul Kang and has raised $136M since inception. Our investors include The Column Group, Vida Ventures, Samsara BioCapital, Nextech Invest, Casdin Capital, Euclidean Capital, UC Investments (Office of the Chief Investment Officer of the Regents) and Hartford HealthCare Endowment.

Driven by a bold founding vision: Empowering patients from within, Abintus is pioneering potentially curative, off-the-shelf genetic medicines that engineer cells directly inside the patient’s body, also termed in vivo. These therapies are based on Abintus' clinically proven Modular Delivery Platform (MDP). The company’s two initial, fit-for-purpose, In Vivo programs are: 1. Highly selective gene expression targeting cell type/state via synthetic biology (e.g., In Vivo CAR-NK/T/Treg, In Vivo TCR-T) with applications across multiple gene delivery systems (e.g., AAV, lenti, adeno, retro) and therapeutic areas including leukemia, solid tumors, autoimmune, infectious, and genetic disease. 2. Simultaneous engineering of a diverse repertoire of active innate and adaptive immune cells (e.g., In Vivo CAR-X) with applications in diseases such as lymphoma and solid tumors. Abintus is leveraging over 20 years and $275 million of prior technology advancement for in vivo engineering including the treatment of over 350 patients through Phase 3 registration trials. Our company name comes from the Latin words “ab intus”, which means “from within”. We chose this name for 3 reasons: 1) Patients: We are pursuing product candidates that are designed to directly empower patients’ own immune cells to fight their disease from within. 2) Science: Our team is committed to scientific excellence and continual learning. Our differentiated technologies have the potential to directly reprogram activated immune cells “in situ”, or from within. 3) Culture: We believe our ability to achieve our vision will come from within - by building a performance-driven culture that prioritizes career development and rewards outstanding contributions. Abintus’ initial funding syndicate included Takeda Ventures and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Therapy Acceleration Program® (LLS TAP). Abintus Bio, Inc. (“Abintus”) is headquartered in San Diego. www.abintusbio.com.

Ablexis offers the AlivaMab® Mouse platform, a suite of transgenic mouse strains for human therapeutic antibody discovery. AlivaMab Mouse strains are uniquely designed to be better for human therapeutic antibody discovery and development, for applications across antibody drug discovery including highest quality IgGs, singe-domain VH, multispecifics, ADCs, CARs, TCRm, and other modalities. The AlivaMab Mouse strains are well-documented for generating drug-like antibodies with broad combinatorial and somatic diversities, high affinities, specificity, and excellent developability properties. Users of AlivaMab Mouse include the world’s largest pharmas, public and private biotechs, and leading academic institutions. AlivaMab Mouse-derived antibodies in clinical development span formats including IgG, multispecific, ADC, and CAR. Many partners use AlivaMab Mouse at Ablexis’ sister company, AlivaMab Biologics, a leading provider of services in antibody drug discovery, engineering, and protein sciences. Visit us at www.ablexis.com to learn more. For inquiries about licensing the AlivaMab Mouse, contact us at info@ablexis.com.

Allogene Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical stage immuno-oncology company, develops and commercializes genetically engineered allogeneic T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. The company is developing UCART19, an allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell product candidate, which is in Phase I clinical trials for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with R/R CD19 positive B-cell ALL; ALLO-501, an anti-CD19 allogeneic CAR T cell product candidate that is in Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of R/R non-Hodgkin lymphoma; and ALLO-501A for the treatment R/R large B-cell lymphoma or transformed follicular lymphoma. It is also developing ALLO-715, an allogeneic CAR T cell product candidate that is in a Phase 1 clinical trial for treating R/R multiple myeloma; ALLO-819, an allogeneic CAR T cell product candidates for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia; ALLO-647, an anti-CD52 monoclonal antibody; CD70 to treat renal cell cancer; and DLL3 for the treatment of small cell lung cancer and other aggressive neuroendocrine tumors. The company has license and collaboration agreements with Pfizer Inc.; Servier; Cellectis S.A.; and Notch Therapeutics Inc., as well as clinical trial collaboration agreement with SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. also has a strategic collaboration agreement with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for the preclinical and clinical investigation of AlloCAR T candidates across a portfolio of hematologic and solid tumors. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Amgen Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers human therapeutics worldwide. It focuses on inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience areas. The company’s products include Enbrel to treat plaque psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis; Neulasta that reduces the chance of infection due a low white blood cell count in patients cancer; Prolia to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis; Xgeva for skeletal-related events prevention; Otezla for the treatment of adult patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s disease; Aranesp to treat a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells and anemia; KYPROLIS to treat patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma; and Repatha, which reduces the risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization. It also markets Nplate, Vectibix, MVASI, Parsabiv, EPOGEN, KANJINTI, BLINCYTO, Aimovig, EVENITY, AMGEVITATM, Sensipar/Mimpara, NEUPOGEN, IMLYGIC, Corlanor, and AVSOLA. Amgen Inc. serves healthcare providers, including physicians or their clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals, and pharmacies. It distributes its products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors, as well as direct-to-consumer channels. It has collaboration agreements with Novartis Pharma AG; UCB; Bayer HealthCare LLC; BeiGene, Ltd.; Eli Lilly and Company; Datos Health; and Verastem, Inc. to evaluate VS-6766 in combination with lumakrastm (Sotorasib) in patients with KRAS G12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. It has an agreement with Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. to jointly develop and commercialize KHK4083, a Phase 3-ready anti-OX40 fully human monoclonal antibody for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and other autoimmune diseases; and research and development collaboration with Neumora Therapeutics, Inc. and Plexium, Inc. Amgen Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.

Angeles Therapeutics is a next generation cell and immune therapy company based on the technology licensed from the laboratory of its founder @PreetChaudhary. Angeles has developed a novel CAR-T and CAR-NK platforms that provide physiological TCR signaling and overcomes most of the limitations of current generation CAR-T. Most importantly, our platform is highly effective against solid tumors. Angeles has also developed one of the largest portfolio of CAR-T and CAR-NK in the world targeting more than 130 antigens covering cancer, infection and immune disorders. Our platform is fully compatible with autologous, allogeneic, universal and bispecific approaches. Angeles has recently entered a partnership with a global major pharmaceutical company and is looking for additional partnership opportunities for further development of its portfolio.

Anixa Biosciences, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops therapies and vaccines focusing on critical unmet needs in oncology and infectious diseases. The company’s therapeutics programs include the development of a chimeric endocrine receptor T-cell technology, a novel form of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) technology focusing on the treatment of ovarian cancer; and the discovery and development of anti-viral drug candidates for the treatment of COVID-19 focused on inhibiting certain viral protein functions of the virus. Its vaccine programs comprise the development of a vaccine against triple negative breast cancer; and a vaccine against ovarian cancer. The company is also developing immuno-therapy drugs against cancer. It has a collaboration agreement with OntoChem GmbH to discover and develop anti-viral drug candidates against COVID-19. The company was formerly known as ITUS Corporation and changed its name to Anixa Biosciences, Inc. in October 2018. Anixa Biosciences, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is based in San Jose, California.

Anwita Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are advancing our product pipeline of improved cytokines (Exenokines, Mableukins etc) and tumor-targeting antibody drug conjugates. Our lead product, Exenokine-21, has been accepted by China NMPA and the US FDA to initiate clinical studies. Our mission is to deliver transformative treatment options to improve the lives of patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases. We specialize in the discovery and development of optimized immunotherapeutics, leveraging our core expertise in cancer immunotherapy, bioinformatics, and target-based protein evolution.

Appia Bio is an early stage biotechnology company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2020, Appia Bio is focused on discovering and developing engineered allogeneic cell therapies across a broad array of indications with a scalable technology platform that increases access for patients. With its ACUA (Appia Cells Utilized for Allogeneic) technology platform, Appia Bio leverages the biology of lymphocyte development with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T-cell receptor (TCR) gene engineering to generate CAR-engineered invariant natural killer T (CAR-iNKT) cell subtypes from hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs).

At Artiva, our mission is to deliver to cancer patients highly effective cellular immunotherapies that are also safe and immediately accessible. Towards this end, Artiva is advancing a pipeline of off-the-shelf, allogeneic NK cell therapies, including CAR-NK cell therapies, that leverage the company’s unique manufacturing and engineering capabilities. Artiva is headquartered in San Diego.

Atara Biotherapeutics Inc., is a leading allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy company pioneering the development of transformative off-the-shelf therapies for patients with serious diseases including solid tumors, hematologic cancers, and autoimmune diseases.  With our lead program receiving marketing authorization in Europe, Atara is the most advanced allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy company and intends to rapidly deliver off-the-shelf treatments to patients with high unmet medical need. Our platform leverages the unique biology of EBV T cells and has the capability to treat a wide range of EBV-associated diseases, or other serious diseases through incorporation of engineered CARs (chimeric antigen receptors) or TCRs (T-cell receptors). Atara is applying this one platform, which does not require TCR or HLA gene editing, to create a robust pipeline including: tab-cel for Epstein-Barr virus positive post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (EBV+ PTLD) and other EBV-driven diseases; ATA188, a T-cell immunotherapy targeting EBV antigens as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis; and multiple next-generation chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) immunotherapies for both solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.

Bio4t2 is a clinical stage bio pharmaceutical company developing novel single-target and combo-therapeutic CAR based cell therapies against solid cancers through its proprietary PrismCore platform that are fine-tuned to comprehensively target self-antigens in patients with solid tumors.

CancerVAX is a drug development company focused on developing novel therapeutics in the oncology space. In partnership with the UCLA School of Medicine, we are progressing two programs: 1) Ewing sarcoma; 2) Universal cancer vaccine. CancerVAX is privately funded

Capstan Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing in vivo cell reprogramming. The core platform technology comprises proprietary targeted lipid nanoparticles conjugated with a recombinant protein binder such as monoclonal antibodies (tLNPs) designed to deliver payloads, including mRNA or gene editing tools, that can reprogram specific cell types in vivo. The platform technology has the potential to generate transformative therapies with applications across a broad range of disease areas, including oncology, autoimmune disorders, fibrosis, and monogenic blood disorders.

CARGO Therapeutics is engineering best-in-class CAR T-cell therapy to overcome resistance to cancer treatment and address barriers to access so that more patients may benefit from potentially curative therapies. CARGO is on a mission to outsmart cancer by advancing a new generation of best-in-class chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies. Despite advances made by commercially available autologous CARs, these treatments are curative for fewer than half of all cancer patients. In addition, far too many patients are unable to access these potentially curative therapies due to other challenges, including manufacturing, supply constraints, slow turnaround time and reimbursement hurdles. The team at CARGO is intensely focused on pursuing novel solutions to achieve better cancer treatment outcomes and experiences.

Caribou Biosciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of genome-edited allogeneic cell therapies for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors in the United States and internationally. Its lead product candidates are CB-010, an allogeneic anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy that is in phase 1 clinical trial to treat relapsed or refractory B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma; and CB-011, an allogeneic anti-BCMA CAR-T cell therapy for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The company also develops CB-012, an allogeneic anti-CD371 CAR-T cell therapy for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia; and CB-020, an allogeneic CAR-NK cell therapy for the treatment of solid tumors. Caribou Biosciences has collaboration with AbbVie Manufacturing Management Unlimited Company to develop CAR-T cell therapies. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Berkeley, California.

Chimera's mission is to reprogram life to end cancer, using therapies that restore dignity to patients. We do this with next generation, safer and more potent, CAR T therapeutics.

CytoImmune Therapeutics, LLC develops novel, coordinated immunotherapy solutions for patients. Our CoalesceNT™ platform harnesses the power of bispecific antibody (biAb) and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) technology to coordinate an immune response with both natural killer (NK) and T cells. This combination of NK- and T-cell therapy expedites time-to-treatment and delivers a dynamic immune response that reflects natural immunity.

Eigen Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing therapies that make cancer easier to find and eliminate. Eigen is focused on the development of 'priming' therapies that improve efficacy while reducing the toxicity of small molecule therapies.

Developing transformative cancer medicines with CD19-Redirected ARTEMIS T Cells to improve patients’ lives

Eureka Therapeutics is a privately held biotechnology company located in the San Francisco Bay Area, focused on breakthrough immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer. Utilizing our antibody drug discovery and engineering technologies, we are advancing safe and effective therapies for targeting previously inaccessible cancer antigens. We have built an early stage pipeline of innovative drugs, with the most advanced candidates at pre-clinical stage. Eureka Therapeutics is a leader in the discovery of novel antibody immunotherapies. We utilize a paradigm-changing technology platform to develop fully-human antibodies against intracellular cancer antigens. In collaboration with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, we were the first-to-demonstrate in vivo efficacy of a human IgG1 antibody against an intracellular cancer antigen. Our most advanced program is at preclinical stage and being developed in partnership with Novartis.

Excellos accelerates gene therapies by improving the quality, breadth, and variance of donor samples, and providing end-to-end cell therapy services: from customized collection to engineered working cell banks. Our proprietary Excellos 360 technology provides deep characterization of cells to better match patient and therapeutic development needs.

Fate Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FATE) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of next-generation cellular immunotherapies for cancer and immune disorders.

GeneFab was formed in 2023 with a vision to combine industry leading expertise in synthetic biology with advanced cGMP capabilities to accelerate the development and commercialization of genetic medicines. GeneFab spins out from more than seven years at Senti Biosciences as the manufacturing and CMC arm of an innovative drug maker. Combining R&D collaboration, CDMO capabilities, drug development, and regulatory expertise is a key differentiator for GeneFab to support clients from early development to clinical and commercial manufacturing. The team is led by CEO Philip Lee who brings 20 years of experience as a biotech innovator and was most recently Co-Founder and CTO of Senti. GeneFab employs over 90 employees with a collective experience of 350+ years developing cell and gene therapies from discovery to commercialization.

GenTarget is a biotech company that specializes in lentivirus products for various applications.

Gilead Sciences, Inc., a research-based biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines in the areas of unmet medical need in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company provides Biktarvy, Genvoya, Descovy, Odefsey, Truvada, Complera/ Eviplera, Stribild, and Atripla products for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; Veklury, an injection for intravenous use, for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019; and Epclusa, Harvoni, Vosevi, Vemlidy, and Viread for the treatment of liver diseases. It also offers Yescarta, Tecartus, Trodelvy, and Zydelig products for the treatment of hematology, oncology, and cell therapy patients. In addition, the company provides Letairis, an oral formulation for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension; Ranexa, an oral formulation for the treatment of chronic angina; and AmBisome, a liposomal formulation for the treatment of serious invasive fungal infections. Gilead Sciences, Inc. has collaboration agreements with Arcus Biosciences, Inc.; Pionyr; Tizona; Tango Therapeutics, Inc.; Jounce Therapeutics, Inc.; Galapagos; Janssen; Japan Tobacco, Inc.; Gadeta; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Merck; and Novo Nordisk A/S. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.

GlyTR Therapeutics Inc. was co-founded by Professor Michael Demetriou and Dr. Raymond Zhou in 2016 to accelerate the application of GlyTR immunotherapy to treat cancer in humans. GlyTR overcomes many of the shortcomings of current immunotherapies by binding to never-before targeted tumor-associated glycans expressed in virtually all types of cancer. GlyTR Therapeutics Inc. has been incubating at EvoNexus in Irvine and has received support by UCI’s Applied Innovation Center located at The Cove.

ImmPACT Bio is dedicated to the discovery of transformative CAR-T cell therapies for cancer patients who have exhausted their treatment options. Our technology is designed to precisely distinguish cancerous cells from normal cells; thereby eliminating tumors without damaging normal tissues. Our goal is to eradicate tumors without generating the severe side effects that are difficult, sometimes impossible, for cancer patients to endure.

At Kite, a Gilead Company, our singular focus is cell therapy to treat and potentially cure cancer. Our goal is to bring the promise of cell therapy to as many eligible patients as possible who may benefit. Since 2009, Kite has been at the forefront of cancer immunotherapy. Today, we are proud to be the leader in engineered T cell therapy for hematologic malignancies, but we recognize that this is just the beginning. Patients are at the heart of our focus on the cure, which is why we are committed to pursuing cell therapy as a transformative treatment option for as many people with cancer as possible who may benefit. Cancer is personal to us. Unlike traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing, our therapies are not created on an assembly line. Cell therapy specialists at our manufacturing facilities reengineer a patient’s own immune cells to attack and fight their cancer cells — one patient at a time. That sense of connection to the people we serve motivates us daily at Kite. Our corporate headquarters are located in Santa Monica, California, and we have dedicated cell therapy manufacturing facilities in California, Maryland and the Netherlands. If you’re passionate about changing the future of cancer treatment, let’s talk.

Kyverna Therapeutics is a clinical-stage cell therapy company with the mission of engineering a new class of therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The Kyverna therapeutic platform combines advanced T cell engineering and synthetic biology technologies to suppress and eliminate the autoreactive immune cells at the origin of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Kyverna’s pipeline includes KYV-101, a fully human, autologous chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy with properties well suited for use in B cell-driven autoimmune diseases and KYV-201, a fully human, allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy. By offering more than one mechanism for taming autoimmunity, and with patients currently in treatment for multiple indications in the U.S. and Europe, Kyverna is positioned to act on its mission of transforming how autoimmune diseases are treated.

Lyell Immunopharma, Inc., a T cell reprogramming company, engages in developing T cell therapies for patients with solid tumors. The company develops therapies using technology platforms, such as Gen-R, an ex vivo genetic reprogramming technology to overcome T cell exhaustion; and Epi-R, an ex vivo epigenetic reprogramming technology to generate population of T cells with durable stemness. Its pipeline includes LYL797, a T cell product candidate for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and triple negative breast cancers; LYL845 for multiple solid tumors; and NY-ESO-1 for synovial sarcoma and other solid tumor indications. Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Nexcella, Inc. is a Los Angeles, California based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of novel cell therapies for oncology and other indications. Our lead candidate, next generation BCMA-targeted CAR-T NXC-201 for relapsed/refractory AL amyloidosis and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, has produced 100% and 95% response rates in each indication, respectively, as of December 10, 2023 across 72 patients. NXC-201 has been awarded Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) by the FDA in both AL Amyloidosis and multiple myeloma. We believe NXC-201 has the potential to be the world’s first “Single-Day CRS” CAR-T, enabling faster return home for patients. Expansion into autoimmune indications is planned. Our N-GENIUS platform allows us to discover, develop, and manufacture cutting-edge cell therapies for patients in need. To learn more about Nexcella, Inc. visit us at www.nexcella.com.

Nkarta is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the development of allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell therapies. By combining its cell expansion and cryopreservation platform with proprietary cell engineering technologies, Nkarta is building a pipeline of cell therapy candidates generated by efficient manufacturing processes, and engineered to enhance tumor targeting and improve persistence for sustained activity in the body. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.nkartatx.com.

OmniAb is a leading-edge antibody discovery company that provides pharmaceutical industry partners access to diverse antibody repertoires and high-throughput screening. The company's discovery platform brings a high level of expertise and innovation to therapeutic antibody discovery.

Oncternal Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology company developing first-in-class, novel therapies that target a broad spectrum of cancers with large unmet medical need. By leveraging pathways absent or minimally expressed in normal cells or tissue, we aim to inhibit cancer cell growth while reducing potential harm to healthy cells. We are pursuing trials in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), breast cancer, and Ewing sarcoma. Looking forward, we intend to rapidly broaden our pipeline and invest in the development of our innovative therapies across multiple cancers.

For decades, entrenched infrastructure barriers have slowed progress in the fight against cancer and the development of potent immunotherapies. The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy breaks down these barriers. The result is groundbreaking new research and an intellectual property model that builds collaboration between researchers, nonprofits and industry all working together to get treatments to patients faster.

PeproMene Bio, Inc is a clinical-stage biotech company in Irvine, California. We are committed to developing novel therapies to treat cancers and immune disorders. Our CAR T cells targeting an innovative tumor antigen (BAFF-R) for treating a broad range of B cell malignancies have a great potential to overcome the tumor relapse caused by antigen loss. We are working on bringing hope to those patients with such unmet medical needs.

Our mission at Poseida Therapeutics is to create cell and gene therapies with the capacity to cure. We are developing novel products using our broad gene engineering platform technologies, with the goal of bringing new and better treatments to patients with serious diseases, first in the blood-based cancer Multiple Myeloma and next in solid tumors like prostate cancer.

ProMab Biotechnologies, Inc is a revolutionizing biotechnology company that integrates cutting edge technologies to serve the global biomedical research community. We specialize in recombinant proteins, antibodies and engineered cell lines on which we are known to have built a superior reputation for quality and reliability. Our commitment to Excellence is exemplified by our newest service where we provide mRNA-LNP product and services that allows a swift and effective response to emerging infectious diseases. Join us in shaping the future of biotechnology and scientific progress. For more inquiries, visit our webiste: https://www.promab.com/. Email: info@promab.com

Regen BioPharma Inc. is a publicly traded biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments using autologous cell therapies, RNA and DNA-based immunotherapy and small molecules in the immune-oncology and autoimmune disease space.

Regencor is a privately held regenerative medicine company targeting heart disease, the #1 cause of death in the United States. We have discovered and patented that the hypoglycosylated variant of a normal circulating human protein, Follistatin-like 1, (FSTL1) drives heart muscle cells within the infarct zone to undergo controlled proliferation, thereby restoring ventricular contractility, reducing scar volume and preventing progression to heart failure. We are developing two sustained release microsphere formulations of our API, recombinant non-glycosylated human FSTL1 - MyoBeads for delivery to acute MI patients via the infarct related artery at the time of percutaneous coronary revascularization, and Q-Beads, a subcutaneous microsphere formulation of FSTL1 for administration to patients with heart failure. Our core mission is to reduce morbidity and mortality from myocardial infarction, and to prevent the progression to heart failure following MI.

Replay is a genome writing company, which aims to define the future of genomic medicine through reprogramming biology by writing and reprogramming biology.

Sangamo Therapeutics is a genomic medicine company conducting research & development across four distinct but complementary technology platforms – gene therapy, cell therapy, in vivo genome editing, and in vivo genome regulation. The optionality and diversity inherent to Sangamo’s technology platform enables us to design therapeutic approaches to resolve the underlying genetic causes of disease, using whichever technology is best suited to deliver that treatment. Because Sangamo’s technology platforms are related, we are applying learnings across studies to optimize each individual platform and uncover research and development paths forward. Sangamo is best known for developing our proprietary gene editing technology, zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs). Our technology team continues to optimize ZFNs for the three key dimensions of genome editing: precision, efficiency, and specificity. Ex vivo gene-edited cell therapy is the most straightforward application of ZFN technology. It builds on early experience with HIV clinical studies and is applied to hematological disorders and oncology. Our cell therapy portfolio also includes ex vivo engineered regulatory T-cells (CAR-Tregs) for application in autoimmunity and inflammation. The insights gained about molecular biology, cassette engineering, and delivery through in vivo application of ZFNs led to our gene therapy program using AAV, which is advancing in the clinic. Zinc finger protein engineering and AAV delivery are also foundational for our zinc finger protein-transcription factor (ZFP-TF) genome regulation technology, which we are applying in CNS diseases. With our robust history of genomic medicine firsts, unmatched technology platform, and growing manufacturing and clinical development capabilities, Sangamo believes we are the company to realize the vision of genomic medicine.

Sayenza Bio is a leading clinical stage biotechnology company committed to improving patient lives by harnessing the regenerative power of fat, the body’s largest source of stem cells, for limitless aesthetic and regenerative medicine applications. At Sayenza, our passionate, doctor-driven team unites cutting-edge scientific innovation with vast commercial expertise, propelling us towards transformative breakthroughs in healthcare. With a strong leadership team in place, extensive publications in leading journals, and top-tier KOLs signing up as early adopters, NESVF™ and Liquid Gold Graft™ are poised to become gold standards for stem cell and fat grafting applications and take a large chunk of the $6.25 billion aesthetics market.

Our mission is to create a new generation of smarter medicines that outmaneuver complex diseases in ways previously inconceivable. To accomplish this mission, we are building a synthetic biology platform that could enable us to program next-generation cell and gene therapies with what we refer to as “gene circuits”. These gene circuits, which are created from novel and proprietary combinations of DNA sequences, are intended to reprogram cells with biological logic to sense inputs, compute decisions and respond to their cellular environments. We are designing gene circuits to improve the “intelligence” of cell and gene therapies in order to enhance their therapeutic effectiveness against a broad range of diseases that conventional medicines do not readily address. For more information, please visit the Senti Bio website at https://www.sentibio.com.

Shinobi Therapeutics is developing a new class of hypoimmune CD8ab iPS-T cells for cancer and beyond by using immune evasion to unlock the full potential of iPSCs.

Sonoma Biotherapeutics is developing engineered regulatory T cell (Treg) therapies to treat serious autoimmune and inflammatory diseases driven by an imbalanced immune system. Founded by pioneers in Treg biology and cell therapy, the company is employing proprietary platform technologies and approaches to develop a new generation of targeted Treg cell therapies designed to induce durable immune tolerance to treat and prevent autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Sonoma Biotherapeutics is based in South San Francisco and Seattle.

Sorrento Therapeutics is an antibody-centric, clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing new treatments for cancer, inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Sorrento's lead products are multiple late-stage biosimilar and biobetter antibodies, as well as clinical CAR-T therapies targeting solid tumors.

Styx, a pioneering biotech startup, is committed to transforming immunotherapy and cancer vaccine development by emphasizing enhanced immune memory for cancer treatment and prevention, particularly for challenging cancer types. The company's pipeline includes innovative CAR-T cell therapy product candidates targeting both solid and liquid tumors, as well as vaccine candidates addressing patient populations with high unmet medical need. With a mission to develop safer, more effective, and long-lasting immunotherapies and vaccines, Styx Biotechnologies is dedicated to improving global health outcomes and fostering a healthier future for all.

Synthekine is an engineered cytokine therapeutics company developing disease-optimized treatments. The company uses immunological insights to guide targeted protein engineering to generate transformative medicines for cancer and autoimmune disorders. Using the principles of cytokine partial agonism and immunological specificity, Synthekine designs differentiated therapeutics to be both safe and efficacious. Its lead programs have shown promising efficacy and tolerability in preclinical studies, and it is developing additional cytokine partial agonists that selectively modulate key pathways of the immune system.

Theragent is a full-service cGMP Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization delivering innovative cell and gene therapy products to clients and patients around the world. Our expert staff and state of the art facility serves as a “one stop shopâ€? for all biopharma stakeholders seeking assistance in manufacturing and product development. Theragent’s cGMP facility features four manufacturing clean suites equipped with Digital DES technology, in house QC/QA, Microbiology, MSAT capabilities, and custom designed ERP system with paperless MBRs for real time reporting.

Tr1X Inc. (pr. "Trix")  is a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of novel cellular immunotherapies for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The Company uses its proprietary platform for the generation of first-in-class cell therapy products aimed at rebalancing the immune system and restoring homeostasis, leading to long term tolerance. Tr1X is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

We are driving CAR T therapy innovation to make it safer and more efficacious while improving accessibility and affordability. Our platforms are designed for rapid manufacturing and improved safety of autologous CAR T therapies, expanding access for patients with unmet medical needs. Stay tuned for groundbreaking advancements as we propel this therapy into uncharted territories.

We are a cancer therapeutics company with a mission to improve efficacy, reduce toxicity and increase treatment affordability of cancer drugs. We are an experienced team in cancer drug discovery and development. Team members have invented and developed drugs that are approved for cancer treatment. Our approach to eradicating cancer is distinct from the current standard of care. Current approaches involve single agent single action drugs that either inhibit cancer cell growth or inhibit immunosuppression, and hence, they are ineffective. These drugs are combined in a bid to improve efficacy. But combination leads to toxicity, poor efficacy, and high cost. We are developing single agent dual action treatments inhibiting both cancer growth and immunosuppression. We are not targeting the immune checkpoint axis. Our approach will be effective for cancer patients that failed immune checkpoint treatments due to resistance or low expression of PD1, PDL1, CTLA4 etc..

We are a biotechnology company focused on restoring cells’ youthful vigor to repair damage caused by the aging process. Using a proprietary ERA™ Platform, we develop mRNA medicines that are specially formulated to instruct specific cells in the body to fight disease or repair damaged tissue. We do this by reprogramming the epigenome to restore cell function that people often lose as they age. This approach can be used to revitalize different cells throughout the body – we are researching its applicability across multiple therapeutic areas, including dermatologic conditions, immunology, osteoarthritis and ophthalmology.

Vironexis is focused on transforming the future of cancer treatment by pioneering AAV-delivered T-cell immunotherapy. Our TransJoin™ AAV Gene Therapy Platform enables the creation of off-the-shelf, single-dose gene therapies designed to overcome the key challenges and shortcomings of current immunotherapies, including CAR-T and bispecific antibodies. Our current pipeline includes more than ten product candidates for blood-based cancers, solid tumor metastasis prevention, and a cancer vaccine. Our lead program, VNX-101, for the treatment of CD19+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia, is anticipated to begin clinical trials in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Visicell Medical Inc. was founded by a team of passionate scientist, engineer, and radiologist with a singular goal: to help accelerate stem cell-based therapy to the market for patients who are afflicted with devastating and currently incurable diseases. Our technology platform will transform how biopharmaceutical products are developed and taken to market by offering customers clinically applicable imaging tools that can provide real-time insights for their unique individual research needs.

Xpan is Developing the Next Generation of Minimally Invasive Surgical Access Ports

At Xyphos, we’re working to deliver flexible and adaptable cancer therapies with the potential to revolutionize cancer care.