Xi Chen, Founder of RootPath Genomics

About Xi Chen

Xi Chen is the CEO of RootPath Genomics, a Cambridge-based biotechnology company that develops a personalized T cell therapy platform for cancer immunotherapy. The company raised a $7 million seed funding round in August 2018. Chen is one of the founders, who are scientists and bioengineers with expertise in synthetic biology, gene editing, and single-cell sequencing technologies. RootPath aims to advance immuno-oncology programs and obtain key data on accuracy, efficacy, and safety in animal models.

Xi Chen at a glance

• Company: RootPath Genomics
• Total raised: $7M
• Latest round: Seed
• Investors: Sequoia China, Volcanics Venture, Baidu Ventures, Nest.Bio Ventures
• Location: Cambridge, USA

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