Who founded Stylus Medicine?

Stylus Medicine was founded by Michael C. Bassik, Ph.D..

Who are Stylus Medicine's investors?

Stylus Medicine's investors include Brainstorm Ventures, CALIFORNIA INNOVATION, Khosla Ventures, Neva Sgr., RA Capital, Tachyon Ventures, AbbVie.

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Stylus Medicine develops in vivo genetic medicines using engineered recombinases, with initial focus on creating CAR-T therapies delivered via lipid nanoparticles for oncology, autoimmune, and genetic diseases.

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Founders & leadership

Michael C. Bassik, Ph.D.Scientific FounderMichael Bassik is a founder of Stylus Medicine, which develops in vivo genetic medicines using engineered recombinases. He holds a Ph.D. and has background in genetic engineering and therapeutic development.

Emile Nuwaysir, Ph.D.Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerEmile Nuwaysir holds a Ph.D. and has founded or led multiple biotechnology startups developing engineered cellular medicines, multispecific antibodies, and genomics platforms. He is Chairman and CEO of Stylus Medicine, which develops in vivo genetic medicines using engineered recombinases for CAR-T therapies and other indications.

Jason Fontenot, Ph.D.Chief Scientific Officer

Investors · 7

Brainstorm Ventureslisted by Brainstorm VenturesSan Francisco

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CALIFORNIA INNOVATIONlisted by CALIFORNIA INNOVATIONBerkeley

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Khosla Ventureslisted by Khosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M

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Neva Sgr.listed by Neva Sgr.Turin

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RA Capitallisted by RA CapitalBoston

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Tachyon Ventureslisted by Tachyon VenturesLos Angeles

AbbViereportedCambridge · $300K – $3M

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3 people who came through Stylus Medicine went on to found or lead other companies.

Josh ResnickCo-Founder & Board MemberFounded Synolo Therapeutics +3 Nessan BerminghamInvestor & Board MemberFounded Korro Bio +2 Emile Nuwaysir, Ph.D.Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerFounded Invenra +1

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Stylus Medicine Launches to Develop Precision, In Vivo Genetic Medicines and Unlock the Full Potential of CAR-T Therapy - BioSpacebiospace.com · May 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Stylus Medicine do?: Stylus Medicine develops in vivo genetic medicines using engineered recombinases, with initial focus on creating CAR-T therapies delivered via lipid nanoparticles for oncology, autoimmune, and genetic diseases.
Who founded Stylus Medicine?: Stylus Medicine was founded by Michael C. Bassik, Ph.D..
Who are Stylus Medicine's investors?: Stylus Medicine's investors include Brainstorm Ventures, CALIFORNIA INNOVATION, Khosla Ventures, Neva Sgr., RA Capital, Tachyon Ventures, AbbVie.