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Episode 55: Alnylam
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From the discovery of RNA interference to the first FDA-approved gene-silencing therapy, this week on Petri Dish Perspectives, we dive into the story of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, the company that turned one of biology’s most powerful mechanisms into an entirely new class of medicine.
We explore the science behind RNAi, the delivery challenges that nearly killed the field, the leadership of John Maraganore, and how partnerships with Novartis, Sanofi, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Roche helped transform Alnylam from a risky platform biotech into a genetic medicines powerhouse…
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