New biomedical research institute launches with lofty ambitions

15 January 2024

Arena BioWorks has announced its launch as a biomedical research institute with a mission to uncover mechanisms of disease by engaging in basic biological research that will be translated into lifesaving biotech therapeutics.

Inspired by the success of Bell Labs, Arena BioWorks is a dual-purpose entity aimed at achieving social good and creating long-term sustainable impact through the formation of for-profit biotechnology companies.

It is located in a facility in the Kendall Square biotech hub in Cambridge, Massachusetts and will collaborate globally to maximize societal benefit worldwide. As part of its new model, discovery and company creation will occur under one roof.

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