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A-Alpha Bio

Measures, predicts and engineers protein-protein interactions for drug discovery. Its AlphaSeq experimental platform measures large numbers of binding affinities, while AlphaBind machine-learning models predict binding from protein sequences. The company uses these tools for its own therapeutic programs and pharmaceutical partnerships.

Founded 2017

Team

Adrian LangeDirector, Machine Learning Research
Alex EngSenior Scientist, Bioinformatics
Arpita SenPrincipal Scientist, Research & Development
Cameron CordrayManager II, Technical Operations
Charles LinSupervisor, Technical Operations
Chris GibsonChris GibsonStrategic & Scientific Advisor
Chris PicardoBoard Observer, Madrona Venture Group
Colleen ShikanySenior Research Associate, Research & Development
Cristina WolfSenior Process Engineer
Dana McCallSenior HR Generalist
David BakerScientific Advisor
David NobleSenior Scientist, Applied Machine Learning
David YoungerChief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Davis GoodnightSenior Scientist, Research & Development
Debra TonemahSenior Office Manager
Drew DuglanDirector, Scientific Communications
Dylan WildingAssociate I, Lab Services & Facilities
Emily EngelhartDirector, Research & Development
Eric KlavinsScientific Advisor
Gianna Hoffman-LucaBoard Member, Xontogeny/Perceptive
Heidi HagenBoard Member
Jordyn JanshenResearch Associate II, Technical Operations
Joseph HarmanPrincipal Scientist, Machine Learning Research
Ken BanninkSenior Manager, Laboratory Services & Facilities
Kenny HerbstResearch Associate II, Technical Operations
Kerry McGowanScientist II, Applied Machine Learning
Leah HomadScientist I, Research & Development
Lindy FishburneBoard Observer, Breakout Ventures
Lisa SchubertVice President, Technical Operations & Engineering
Liz FultonVice President, Finance & Operations
Lucian DiPesoScientist II, Research & Development
Mackenzie GoodwinSupervisor, Technical Operations
Mark WhiteVice President, Global Marketing
Matt McIlwainBoard Member, Madrona Venture Group
Miranda LahmanSenior Alliance Manager
Molly CassidyResearch Associate II, Technical Operations
Natasha MurakowskaDirector, Applied Machine Learning
Nick AltieriSenior Scientist, Machine Learning Research
Noyan OlcumDirector, Global Commercial Operations
Pat LeahyLIMS Architect & Lead Developer
Randolph LopezChief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
Ryan EmersonSenior Vice President, Data Science & Platform Solutions
Sam HalabiyaManager II, Technical Operations
Shyam GandhiResearch Associate II, Technical Operations
Troy LionbergerChief Business Officer

Investments

$20M2021-09-08Shaquille Vayda
$—Unknown dateBreakout Ventures