Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer and the second leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. In advanced stages, 5-year-survival rates are below 15%. Based on human CRC patient data, we identified specific bacteria that are less abundant in CRC patients compared to healthy individuals. When applied orally to mice carrying CRC tumors, we could induce a potent anti-tumor response and treat those tumors successfully. We aim to develop a live biotherapeutic product based on the lyophilized form of these bacterial strains in a gastro-resistant capsules. Now, we are addressing the regulatory requirements needed for preclinical/clinical development. In 2025, we plan to perform our first-in-human clinical trial in the USZ with CRC patients to test safety and tolerability.
Investors 2
| Date | Name | Website |
| 03.05.2022 | Venture Ki... | venturekic... |
| - | VentureLab | venturelab... |
Mentions in press and media 6
| Date | Title | Description |
| 06.09.2024 | Kickfund invests at full throttle | Kickfund Ventures Fund I is a new investment fund dedicated to enhancing Switzerland's innovation ecosystem by supporting deep tech startups have successfully participated in the Venture Kick competition. With an initial closing of CHF 70 ... |
| 21.02.2023 | Recolony to bring its immunotherapy into pre-clinical phase | |
| 07.11.2022 | InnoBooster accelerates four new projects | |
| 21.07.2022 | Ten Biotech startups brace for Boston | |
| 15.07.2022 | CHF 40,000 for a microbial-based therapy for Colorectal cancer and a digital wellbeing app | Recolony: a microbial-based therapy for Colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 3rd most prevalent cancer and the 2nd leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. In advanced stages, 5-year-survival rates are below 15%. Recent adva... |
| 28.04.2022 | Startups developing a new gas compression machine based on scroll technology, a small autonomous rover, a microbial-based therapy for Colorectal cancer, and a DIY plant-based meat miner each win CHF 1... | Beyond Scroll: a new gas compression machine based on scroll technology Compressors are key components in a variety of industrial processes. Oil is used in these machines for lubrication and sealing purposes, causing system contamination, n... |