Terrain Life Science, Inc.

AI-Powered Druggable Proteome Atlas for Every Patient

  • Stage Product In Development
  • Industry Biotechnology
  • Location Newton, MA, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded August 2024
  • Employees 5
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website terrainlifescience.com

Company Summary

Terrain is using advanced spatial proteomics and AI to provide Personalized Proteomics Atlas for every patient. In simple terms, it's a single test that shows doctors exactly which medicines will actually work for each patient’s unique disease based on their molecular fingerprint so that doctors find the right drug for the right patient at the right time for longer and better lives and to enable drug developers to make breakthrough treatments.

Team

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Clinician-scientist and deep-tech founder with a record of translating platform innovations into market impact. Co-inventor of FISSEQ at Harvard—the first in situ sequencing method, foundational to spatial biology and central to 10x Genomics IP. As CSO at Ultivue, led strategic R&D, ops, and quality overhaul, restoring growth and profitability ahead of its merger with Vizgen. Proven builder of science-driven ventures.

  • Brian Dranka
    Chief Strategy Officer

    PhD in Molecular & Cellular Pathology with deep expertise in AI applications for life science and healthcare. 10+ years leading product and marketing across growth-stage and exit-stage companies. Key roles at Seahorse Bio (acquired by Agilent), Deep Lens (acquired by Paradigm), and Ryght. Proven track record turning complex science into differentiated products and commercial success.

  • Chief Technology Officer

    Engineering and AI/ML leader with 12 years at Illumina, where he helped build the software and data ecosystem that enabled its rise in precision genomics. Expert in enterprise-grade platforms for clinical genomics and patient data. Led cloud architecture at Illumina and Ryght; developed assets acquired by Verogen, CareDx, and Genome Medical. Integral to bridging deep tech with clinical and commercial impact.

Advisors

  • George Church
    Unconfirmed
    Kwang Ryu
    Unconfirmed
  • Haeseong Park
    Unconfirmed
    TJ Bowen
    Unconfirmed

Previous Investors

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