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
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Chief Executive OfficerClinician-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.
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Brian DrankaChief Strategy OfficerPhD 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.
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Chief Technology OfficerEngineering 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
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George ChurchUnconfirmed
Kwang RyuUnconfirmed -
Haeseong ParkUnconfirmed
TJ BowenUnconfirmed
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