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Capsida

www.capsida.com

 
We are a biotechnology company creating a new class of targeted gene therapies for debilitating and life-threatening genetic disorders in both central nervous system (CNS) and non-CNS indications. Current gene therapy approaches have shown dramatic efficacy in several rare diseases but are hindered by imprecise targeting. The inability to selectively transduce specific cells and tissues effectively drives administration of higher doses and resulting safety liabilities. We are addressing these concerns with our proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) engineering platform that generates capsids optimized to target specific tissues and cells in the disease organ while limiting transduction of tissues and cells not relevant ...
  • Number of Employees: 25-100
  • Annual Revenue: $1-10 Million
  • www.capsida.com
  • 1290 Rancho Conejo Boulevard
    Newbury Park, CA USA 91320
  • Phone: 310.403.8951

Executives

Name Title Contact Details
Nick Goeden
Chief Technology Officer Profile

Funding

Capsida raised $50M on 04/29/2021

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