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Junction Bioscience

Winter 2024 · Active

AI Hypothesis Engine for Molecular Discovery

Founded: 2024

Team size: 1

About

Junction Bioscience is building an autonomous AI scientist to navigate the discovery of transformative medicines. Our scientific hypothesis engine iterates upon breakthrough chemistry from the laboratory to achieve clarity and control over the molecular basis of disease. We focus on the intersection of neuroinflammation and immunology where uncommon molecular insights position us to develop best-in-class therapies for millions of patients in need.

Founders

  • Brian PetkovFounder

    Brian is a theoretical physicist and drug hunter with degrees in mathematics and chemistry from Duke University and doctoral training from NYU. He was previously the first employee and Vice President at a computational drug design startup where he led the Machine Learning operation and grew a 30-person team to success on previously-undruggable targets.