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Kopra Bio

Kopra Bio

Summer 2024

Genetically engineered viruses that teach your immune system to kill…

Gene TherapySynthetic BiologyBiotechTherapeuticsOncology

About Company

Kopra Bio makes genetically engineered viruses that teach your immune system to kill cancer using tech we developed at UCSF. We’re making the next Keytruda ($25B/yr cancer drug blockbuster) starting with the most aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma. In the most challenging brain cancer model, we improve survival from 0% with the current FDA approved treatment to 90% with our treatment.

Active Founders

Alexander Haddad

Alexander Haddad

Founder

Neurosurgery resident @ UCSF, scientific co-founder @ Kopra Bio. Published over 70 peer-reviewed publications as a neurosurgery resident at UCSF. Alex is particularly interested in the delivery of cell and gene therapies to the central nervous system and neuro-oncology. Kopra Bio is a serial biotech entrepreneur and a UCSF Neurosurgery resident on a mission to revolutionize cancer treatment.

Company Facts

LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Team Size2
Founded2024
StatusActive