Metaphore Biotechnologies

Today, we are excited to announce a collaboration with Novo Nordisk and Flagship Pioneering's Pioneering Medicines to develop up to two next-generation therapeutics for obesity management.?? ? The collaboration will leverage our MIMIC platform to develop long-acting, multi-targeting medicines leveraging GLP-1R and related biology. ? Partnering with a drug developer as experienced as Novo Nordisk in one of the most exciting areas of drug development is a significant opportunity for us as we advance our MIMIC platform and pioneer novel therapeutics.?? ? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eGz49usv #FlagshipFounded

We celebrated moving into our new, expanded office space by coming together for ping pong and some friendly competition at SPIN?Boston. We had a fantastic time enjoying each other’s company and reinforcing what makes Metaphore a special place to work. We look forward to putting our own spin on our new office.????#LifeAtMetaphore

We are excited to welcome seven talented undergraduate and graduate students who will be participating in a co-op at Metaphore. They represent the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to see all that they learn about and contribute to our innovation at Metaphore.?We look forward to them making their marks.????? ? Thank you to our team members, including Caroline Fawcett, Adam Kraut, Vincent Isabella, Jake Siegel, Peter Rogov, Ohad Yosefson, and Celia Caballero-Franco Ph.D., for mentoring and guiding our students throughout their time with Metaphore.? ? #LifeAtMetaphore

Check out Metaphore’s Vice President of Platform Discovery, Marcin Paduch,?on the Careers in Discovery podcast. Marcin spoke with Tom Froggatt?about his career path, and how Metaphore and our MIMIC? platform are leading the way in leveraging AI and machine learning for drug discovery. “Machine learning can help to increase the quality of our observations, to build models of disease that translate to better trial design, and build a molecule with simplicity in mind that is more likely to win in the clinic,” he shared. ? Listen to the full episode:?https://lnkd.in/ejT8tBH7

We love the excitement of #BacktoSchool season. The Metaphore team recently collected school supplies and filled backpacks for School on Wheels of Massachusetts, an organization helping students impacted by homelessness succeed in school and reach their full potential.?? ? We’re proud to contribute to such a meaningful cause and help kids feel confident and prepared as they get ready to take on a new school year. A huge thank you to everyone on our team who participated and made this initiative possible! ????? ? #LifeAtMetaphore #FlagshipImpact?

It was great to come together with our families and CEO Lovisa Afzelius at the summer picnic over the weekend to celebrate our recent accomplishments and enjoy each other’s company.

We are proud to be part of the #FlagshipFounded ecosystem as we advance our MIMIC??platform and pioneer novel therapeutics. Companies pioneering original science are essential to advancing therapeutics across areas with significant unmet need. Yesterday’s news from Flagship Pioneering?shows the huge interest in continuing progress towards our shared goal of transforming human health.?

We recently spoke with scientist Monica Kirby, PhD, to hear how she’s building on the skills she learned in academia to help improve our MIMIC platform. After interning with us two years ago, we’re thrilled to welcome Monica back as a permanent member of our team!?? ? “I had my first exposure to startup culture when I interned with Metaphore and from that experience, I knew that I wanted to work in industry. I kept in touch with the team after I completed my internship and returning to Metaphore was an easy decision,” she shared.? ? Read our full Q&A with Monica below.?? ? #LifeAtMetaphore #WeAreHiring #JoinUs?

Last week, team members joined colleagues from other #FlagshipFounded companies to spend the day volunteering with non-profit organizations in support of the Greater Boston community. On this year’s Day of Service, they worked with a range of local non-profits including The Food Project?to help support its mission to build a more sustainable and just food system. Thanks to everyone who made the day a success! ? #FlagshipImpact

Recently, team members Kristen Park Hopson?and Daniel Acker?met with students interested in STEM at One8 Applied Learning Hub’s Student Showcase to learn about and share feedback on their projects. It was a great opportunity for them to represent the Metaphore team as they, along with other #FlagshipFounded companies, inspire the next generation of leaders!?