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Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RXRX) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company revolutionizing the field of drug discovery. By integrating technological innovations across biology, chemistry, automation, data science, and engineering, Recursion aims to decode biology and industrialize the drug discovery process.
Founded with a vision to radically improve patient lives, Recursion has developed a powerful drug discovery platform capable of conducting millions of rapid, automated experiments. This platform leverages the Recursion Operating System (OS), a sophisticated data and machine learning infrastructure, to accelerate the discovery of therapeutics, especially for rare genetic diseases.
Recent achievements include pioneering the use of machine learning in predicting protein-ligand interactions and partnering with major pharmaceutical companies like Bayer and Enamine. These collaborations have significantly enhanced Recursion's capabilities in chemical space exploration and drug discovery.
Financially, Recursion is robust, constantly expanding its dataset and computational resources, including operating one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, BioHive-2. This supercomputer, equipped with NVIDIA DGX H100 systems, significantly enhances their ability to train AI models and accelerate drug discovery.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City and with offices in Toronto, Montréal, and the San Francisco Bay Area, Recursion is a founding member of BioHive, the Utah life sciences industry collective. The company's horizontal business model focuses on discovery, allowing for cost-efficient operations by spreading risks across various therapeutic opportunities.
Significant News:
- Partnership with Enamine: Recursion announced a partnership with Enamine to leverage its MatchMaker tool for enriched screening libraries.
- Agreement with Bayer: Recursion in-licensed a novel molecule for treating fibrotic diseases from its collaboration with Bayer.
- Launch of LOWE: Demonstrated LOWE, an LLM-based software for drug discovery tasks, in collaboration with NVIDIA.
- London Expansion: Opened a new office in London and appointed Michael Bronstein as a Scientific Advisor.
- First Quarter 2024 Financial Results: Reported significant progress and upcoming value catalysts in drug discovery and technology advancements.
- BioHive-2 Supercomputer: Launched BioHive-2, a top-tier supercomputer, to enhance AI model training and drug discovery processes.
- Nature Genetics Publication: Published findings on proximity bias in CRISPR-Cas9 editing and proposed a debiasing algorithm.
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Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) announced the appointment of three experts to strengthen its neuroscience focus: Tim Ahfeldt as Fellow, Neuroscience; Irit Rappley as VP, Neuroscience and Translational Research; and Glenn Morrison as VP, Clinical Development. These hires aim to enhance the industrialization of iPSC-derived neural cell types, advance CNS-targeted therapeutics, and propel existing programs through clinical development. The move addresses significant unmet needs in brain disease therapies, leveraging machine learning for novel drug discovery.
Recursion (RXRX) reported its Q3 2021 results, highlighting progress in drug discovery through its Recursion Map and an expanding clinical portfolio. The company is preparing to initiate Phase 2 and Phase 2/3 studies for four clinical programs in early 2022. Financially, Recursion ended Q3 with $578.9 million in cash and reported $2.5 million in revenue, up from $1.0 million in Q3 2020. However, R&D expenses rose to $33.2 million and general administrative costs increased to $15.7 million, leading to a net loss of $47.4 million, compared to $23.9 million a year prior.
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) announced FDA Fast Track designation for REC-2282, an oral small molecule HDAC inhibitor targeting NF2-mutated meningiomas. This designation accelerates drug review for unmet medical needs. REC-2282 aims to benefit neurofibromatosis type-2 patients, with enrollment in a Phase 2/3 study expected to start early next year. Over 34,000 sporadic meningiomas are diagnosed annually in the U.S., with a significant portion driven by NF2 mutations, highlighting an urgent medical need for effective therapies.
BioHive has appointed Katelin Roberts as its full-time Executive Director, effective immediately, after serving in an interim capacity since its launch. BioHive aims to enhance Utah's growing life sciences industry. Roberts, previously CEO of Line Logic, brings extensive leadership experience. BioHive comprises over 1,100 companies in Utah's life sciences sector, employing over 130,000 individuals. The organization focuses on innovation and collaboration to strengthen the state's economy and improve patient outcomes.
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) has received orphan drug designation from the U.S. FDA for its drug REC-4881, aimed at treating familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). This designation supports the development of therapies for rare conditions and provides incentives such as tax credits and potential market exclusivity. REC-4881 is a small molecule MEK1/2 inhibitor intended to reduce tumor size in FAP patients, for whom no approved therapies currently exist. With approximately 50,000 cases in the US and Europe, the company plans a Phase 2 clinical trial to assess REC-4881's safety and efficacy within the next year.
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology firm, announced its Q2 2021 financial results, reporting $2.5 million in revenue, up from $186,000 in Q2 2020, aided by collaboration with Bayer. The company has a robust pipeline with 48 active R&D programs, including 4 clinical and 4 preclinical programs. Key developments include plans for several Phase 2 trials and the advancement of its first internally developed new chemical entity towards IND-enabling studies. Recursion also aims to expand operations to Canada and enhance capabilities through partnerships and a newly formed Therapeutics Advisory Board.
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) announced the establishment of a Therapeutics Advisory Board (TAB) led by Joseph Miletich, MD, PhD, former senior VP at Merck Research Laboratories. The TAB aims to guide the company in efficiently developing medicines at scale from its tech-enabled drug discovery pipeline. Miletich’s experience in advancing new medicines and his innovative perspective on technology-driven drug discovery is expected to benefit Recursion’s programs. The company leverages machine learning to explore biology and develop therapeutics while minimizing biases in research.
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced the opening of a child care center near its Salt Lake City headquarters on July 12, 2021. The center, operated by Bright Horizons, will provide care for employees' children from infancy to age five. This initiative aims to support working parents, addressing the significant child care challenges in the U.S., especially post-pandemic. The move is part of Recursion's commitment to creating a diverse workforce and ensuring equity among employees, as only 4-6% of U.S. employers offer similar child care facilities.
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) is expanding its headquarters at The Gateway in Salt Lake City by signing a new lease for an additional 100,000 square feet. This expansion, set to take place in Q2 2022, follows a 60% increase in workforce over the past year, reaching over 250 employees. The company's growth aligns with the formation of BioHive, a public-private initiative promoting Utah's healthcare innovation sector. Recursion aims to accelerate its drug discovery capabilities through expanded lab space and enhanced research capabilities.
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) has announced a multi-year collaboration with Mila, Quebec's Artificial Intelligence Institute, aiming to enhance its machine learning capabilities in drug discovery. The company will establish an office within Mila and form a dedicated team for tech-enabled drug discovery, building on its recent expansion into Toronto. This partnership provides access to a network of AI experts, supporting Recursion's mission to decode biology and improve patient outcomes through innovative technologies.
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