We are thrilled to announce the closing of BioAge's IPO! As of September 26, we are trading on Nasdaq as $BIOA. This milestone will enable our development of novel therapies that treat metabolic diseases by harnessing the biology of aging. Heartfelt thanks to the BioAge team for their brilliance and dedication, and to the investors and partners who believed in our vision and supported us on our journey. Together, they made this day possible. As we look to the future, we will continue to advance innovative treatments for the most prevalent and pressing health challenges of our time. Here’s to the next chapter, and to longer, healthier lives for all! Details: https://lnkd.in/g9kyj6xT
BioAge Labs
Biotechnology Research
Richmond, CA 14,551 followers
We are harnessing the biology of human aging to develop novel targets and therapies for metabolic diseases.
About us
BioAge is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is harnessing the biology of human aging to develop novel targets and therapies for metabolic diseases. Our proprietary platform, which encompasses >65M molecular measurements spanning 45+ years of human aging, unlocks a universe of novel biological insights and druggable mechanisms for age-related disease. The company’s lead program, azelaprag, is a potential first-in-class oral APJ agonist entering Phase 2 trials in combination with tirzepatide for the treatment of obesity in older adults. Azelaprag has the potential as an oral regimen to amplify weight loss and improve body composition in patients on obesity therapy with incretin drugs. BioAge’s preclinical programs address key pathways in metabolic aging, based on novel insights from its discovery platform built on human longevity data. BioAge offers a comprehensive compensation package, comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), childcare and fertility benefits, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with matched employer contributions. We pride ourselves on giving employees many opportunities for career development, including a generous annual budget for continued learning and dedication to training and skill development. At BioAge, everyone matters, and we embrace diversity and differences while we learn from each other. We are an equal opportunity employer. BioAge prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BioAge conforms to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- aging, longevity, and biotechnology
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1445A S 50th St
Richmond, CA 94804, US
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The BioAge podcast, Translating Aging, features the people & companies advancing the science of human longevity and discovering drugs to extend healthspan. Our newest episode just dropped!
This week we talk with the founders of Arda Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to selectively eliminate harmful cell populations driving chronic diseases. In this episode, CEO Adam Freund and CTO Remi-Martin Laberge discuss their innovative approach to treating illnesses by identifying and removing specific pathogenic cell types — rather than trying to modify cellular behavior through traditional drug-based approaches. Translating Aging is produced by BioAge Labs, a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is harnessing the biology of human aging to develop novel targets and therapies for metabolic diseases. Episode: https://lnkd.in/gMhQ9sTf (click ‘FOLLOW’ for links to your favorite podcast platform) Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gvF4X-ka
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We’re honored that BioAge CEO & co-founder Kristen Fortney is being recognized as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2024 at Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit, a gathering of founders and CEOs of high-growth companies taking place in Healdsburg, California. “I am thrilled to recognize Dr. Kristen Fortney as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2024,” said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. “Kristen and her team have built an impressive business that continues to grow at scale. We look forward to bringing this year’s cohort together to share insights on topics ranging from the evolving geopolitical landscape and accessing new pools of capital to using the power of storytelling to reach new audiences.” Excited to see the ideas starting with #GSInnovators, and looking forward to hearing from leading entrepreneurs and thought leaders at this event!
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🔥 BioAge CEO & co-founder Kristen Fortney has been recognized as a “Cardiometabolic All-Star” in the 2024 PharmaVoice 100, a list that salutes biotech leaders who are leading in transformational times for the industry and forging new paths for others to follow. “Fortney’s breakthrough insight — that the mechanisms governing aging are linked to the pathogenesis of age-related diseases — fits neatly into the wider goals of obesity drug development, and could lead to therapies that restore body composition and boost metabolism overall.” https://lnkd.in/dQzracmz
The 2024 PharmaVoice 100
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The BioAge podcast, Translating Aging, features the people & companies advancing the science of human longevity and discovering drugs to extend healthspan. Our newest episode just dropped!
“We're opening up the epigenome as a platform for drug discovery.” Moonwalk Biosciences is a biotech company devoted to pioneering precision epigenetic medicines. This week on Translating Aging, CEO & co-founder Alex Aravanis MD PhD tells us about Moonwalk’s mission to harness the power of epigenetics to develop a new class of medicines aimed at treating complex diseases and potentially extending human healthspan. Translating Aging is produced by BioAge Labs, a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is harnessing the biology of human aging to develop novel targets and therapies for metabolic diseases. Episode: https://lnkd.in/g6XtThZK (click ‘FOLLOW’ for links to your favorite podcast platform) Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gvF4X-ka
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On Wednesday September 25th, BioAge’s VP-Translational Aging Biology Yan Wang will speak at Biocytogen’s Bay Area forum on “Robust In Vivo Models: De-Risking Clinical Trials.” In her talk, Yan will share how our translational in vivo studies catalyzed the clinical development of our lead product candidate, the APJ agonist azelaprag, currently in a Phase 2 clinical trial for obesity. Register for this in-person event here: https://lnkd.in/g9Ccypns
🌟 Dive into Innovation at Gene-ius Break Forum in South SF! 🌟 Join us on September 25th in South San Francisco for the Gene-ius Break Forum— a unique event where insightful speeches take the spotlight, complemented by complimentary food, drinks, and invaluable networking opportunities! These exciting presentations add immense value to this exceptional event. After the talks, savor delicious food and drinks while networking with industry leaders. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain insights, spark new ideas, and be part of something truly extraordinary—RSVP today! 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 25th · 4pm - 8pm PDT 📍 Location: Tower Place, 1 Tower Pl, South San Francisco, CA 94080 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eWHbVtwS #Biocytogen #HappyHour #SouthSF #Networking #Innovation #Biotech
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Tonight at the Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting , BioAge CBO & Head of Brain Aging Peng Leong joined a panel of luminaries to discuss the dense connections between early-stage development in longevity biotech and the broader pharma sector. Their wide-ranging conversation encompassed the concepts at the very foundation of longevity biotech, the challenges of translating geroscience into the clinic, and how they envision the future of drug discovery and development at the intersection of aging biology and disease. • What are the optimal indications for clinical trials? • How do earlier-stage biotechs get to know potential pharma partners? • What is pharma looking for in the biotech startups they partner with? • Where are the opportunities to be grasped - and the pitfalls to be avoided? Many thanks to amazing moderator Michael Ringel of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for his thoughtful and incisive questions, and to the stellar panelists - David Glass (Regeneron), Johan Luthman (Lundbeck), Jonathan Wilson (Eli Lilly and Company), and Alex Zhavoronkov (Insilico Medicine) - for a fascinating discussion!
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Action shot! Naisha S., BioAge's VP-Data Science, giving her talk entitled "Targeting aging biology: exercise induced pathways for the treatment of metabolic disease" on the main stage at the Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting in Copenhagen.
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