Nanograb (YC S23) — Deliver genes to any cell with AI
Nanograb is a computational drug discovery company that uses AI to create novel targeted non-viral gene therapy vectors. Our platform designs unique combinations of small peptide binders attached to nanoparticles to safely deliver genetic medicines to specific cells and tissues in the body at scale.
Nanograb is a Y Combinator company in the Summer 2023 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: Deliver genes to any cell with AI. The founders listed are Debesh Mandal (Founder), Christopher Lau (Founder), Shanil Panara (Founder) (Y Combinator directory entry, July 6, 2023).
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Nanograb is a computational drug discovery company that uses AI to create novel targeted non-viral gene therapy vectors. Our platform designs unique combinations of small peptide binders attached to nanoparticles to safely deliver genetic medicines to specific cells and tissues in the body at scale.
Debesh Mandal
Founder
Christopher Lau
Founder
Shanil Panara
Founder
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