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Sequence Bio

Summer 2019 · Active

Discovering the true signals of disease to power life-changing drugs.

Location: St. John's, Canada, CA

Founded: 2013

Team size: 52

About

90% of drug candidates fail, delaying help for those in need. We’re on a mission to change that. Better drug target discovery powered by the Newfoundland founder effect.

Founders

  • Jeremy GrushcowFounder

    Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology (University of Chicago, 2000); J.D. with Honors (University of Chicago Law School, 2003). Previously: CBO, Sequence Bio S19 (Raised >$10m; LOIs signed with Sema4, Helix and Biogen); EVP, Strategic Development, Antibe Therapeutics (International partnerships, public company financings and disclosures; preclinical through Phase 1 for a novel pain therapeutic) Best dog dad ever; 7 out of 10 human dad.

  • Chris GardnerFounder