Sequence Bio
YC S19St. John's, CA · Founded 2013 · 52 employees · 3 known investors
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Sequence Bio discovers genetic causes of disease within Newfoundland and Labrador's founder population to develop breakthrough treatments, diagnostics, and preventions. The company focuses on translational biology and genetics research for patients globally.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechGenomicsTherapeuticsDrug discoveryCanadaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)
Sequence Bio was founded in 2013 by Jeremy Grushcow and Chris Gardner.
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Jeremy Grushcowin𝕏Co-founder · Chief Business Officer2015–2019Jeremy Grushcow earned a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology and a J.D. with Honors from the University of Chicago. He served as Chief Business Officer at Sequence Bio and as Executive Vice President of Strategic Development at Antibe Therapeutics, where he managed corporate partnerships and clinical development programs.
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Chris GardnerinCo-founder · Strategic Advisor2022–2024
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Lynn HealeyinChief Executive Officer
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Tom BarberinChief Scientific OfficerTom Barber is Chief Scientific Officer of Sequence Bio, which conducts genetics research on founder populations to identify disease causes and develop treatments and diagnostics. He previously served as Chief Scientific Officer at Congenica and LifeOmic, bringing expertise in next-generation sequencing, oncology, and biotech product development.
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- What does Sequence Bio do?
- Sequence Bio discovers genetic causes of disease within Newfoundland and Labrador's founder population to develop breakthrough treatments, diagnostics, and preventions. The company focuses on translational biology and genetics research for patients globally.
- Who founded Sequence Bio?
- Sequence Bio was founded by Jeremy Grushcow, Chris Gardner in 2013.
- Who are Sequence Bio's investors?
- Sequence Bio's investors include DCVC (Data Collective), Killick Capital, Y Combinator.
- Where is Sequence Bio headquartered?
- Sequence Bio is headquartered in St. John's, CA.