List of Gene Editing/CRISPR Companies in Italy - 2

Alia Therapeutics is a pioneering gene editing company with a vision to revolutionize medicine by curing genetic diseases at their roots. Alia’s versatile portfolio of novel CRISPR systems expands the range of targetable genomic sites and increases the precision of genetic modifications, bringing gene editing to the next level of specificity and safety, which are required for therapeutic applications.

Genespire is a biotechnology company focused on the development of durable and transformative gene therapies for patients affected by genetic diseases, particularly primary immunodeficiencies and inherited metabolic diseases. Based in Milan, Italy, Genespire was founded in March 2020 by the gene therapy pioneer Prof. Luigi Naldini, Dr. Alessio Cantore, Fondazione Telethon and Ospedale San Raffaele. It is a spin-off of SR-Tiget, a world leading cell and gene therapy research institute and is backed by Sofinnova Partners.