Senti Labs has launched with $ 53 m in funding , using its " world - class interdisciplinary team " to develop gene therapies for diseases including cancer . Senti’s experts have been culled from the best in the field, according to Lu. Founded by veteran synthetic biologist Tim Lu and boasting a team of eminent scientists , Senti will use its gene - editing technology to create new programmable cells capable of performing specific functions , beginning with targeting cancerous tumours . Funding was secured by New Enterprise Associates , 8VC and Menlo Ventures .
Senti Labs has launched with $ 53 m in funding , using its " world - class interdisciplinary team " to develop gene therapies for diseases including cancer . Founded by veteran synthetic biologist Tim Lu and boasting a team of eminent scientists , Senti will use its gene - editing technology to create new programmable cells capable of performing specific functions , beginning with targeting cancerous tumours . Funding was secured by New Enterprise Associates , 8VC and Menlo Ventures .