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To provide diagnostics assays that guide cancer patients to the most effective approved treatment, to accelerate the development of novel and effective individualized options available to patients, and to contribute significantly to improve patient outcomes.
Xilis is attempting to revolutionize cancer treatment through its MicroOrganoSphere (MOS) technology. The company’s tech uses a cancer patient’s tissue sample to recreate thousands of replica models of their tumors, which are then tested against multiple treatments and drugs to find the most effective option.
The majority of cancer patients have to attempt multiple kinds of drugs to treat their illness, as all too often they do not respond to the first selection. In replicating a patient's tumors and finding the right treatment in as few as ten days, Xilis is trying to ensure that all patients receive the right medication quickly, without having to experiment.
Founded in 2019, Xilis has already made significant scientific breakthroughs and attracted tens of millions in investment into its first-of-its-kind MOS platform. The aim for the future is to secure more partnerships with bio-pharmaceutical companies, who can leverage the platform’s capabilities for drug discovery and development.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Jul 2022
$19m
SERIES A
Jul 2021
$70m
SERIES A
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Xiling Shen
(Co-founder & CEO)Former Biomedical Engineering Professor at Duke and Cornell Universities. As well as being CEO of Xilis, they are the Chief Scientific Officer at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation in Los Angeles.
David Hsu
(Co-founder)Based at the Duke University Medical Center since 2004 and now serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine.