In vivo screening engine for tissue-targeted biologics discovery
Manifold Bio runs a high-throughput in vivo screening platform paired with AI-powered design, using Python, PyTorch, JAX, and AWS to process terabytes of sequencing data (Illumina, Oxford Nanopore) from live-animal experiments. The research-heavy staffing (8 of 11 hires) with senior/director seniority reflects a stage where they're transitioning from discovery into early clinical development—projects span developability assessment, RNA-seq analytics, and lead candidate pipeline advancement. Active pain points around manufacturing scale and moving candidates toward the clinic signal they're solving for translation velocity, not just assay throughput.
Notable leadership hires: Project Lead, Oligo Team Lead, Biotherapeutics Director
Manifold Bio designs tissue-targeted biologics using an in vivo discovery engine that combines massively multiplexed screening in living systems with machine learning. The company's core innovation is sculpting pharmacokinetics and biodistribution properties of biologics directly in animal models, generating rich datasets to train AI models for therapeutic design. Located in Boston, the 11–50-person team operates across research, engineering, and leadership functions. Current work spans early-stage programs (novel antibody formats, oligonucleotide platforms) through early clinical testing, with active scaling challenges in manufacturing, data infrastructure (AWS workflows), and transition management from discovery to development.
Illumina and Oxford Nanopore for sequencing; RT-qPCR and SDS-PAGE for protein characterization. Computational work relies on Python, PyTorch, JAX, and AWS for handling terabyte-scale datasets.
Programs span early discovery through early clinical testing. Active projects include developability assessment, tissue-targeted therapeutic program development, and R&D-to-development pipeline work for lead candidates.
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