Vilya
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About Vilya
Vilya is a cutting-edge computational biotechnology company. It was co-founded by scientists from the Institute of Protein Design (IPD) led by David Baker, Ph.D., together with ARCH Venture Partners, which is a co-founder and investor. Vilya's mission is to create a novel class of medicines to precisely target disease biology. Its platform uses advanced computational approaches to explore uncharted chemical space within cyclic peptides, designing new molecular structures not found in nature. By leveraging cutting-edge computing, Vilya aims to change how medicines are designed and ultimately cure diseases. For inquiries, [email protected].
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Vilya describes its team as a multidisciplinary group including machine learning scientists, computational chemists, medicinal chemists, biologists and scientific enthusiasts.
The company culture emphasizes designing life-altering medicines with the goal of making a big impact on the world.
The organization aims to boldly leverage cutting-edge computing to change how medicines are designed.
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