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Penn Launches $18M AI-Driven RNA BioFoundry
The NSF-funded AIRFoundry uses automation and AI to accelerate mRNA drug delivery and therapy research.
A wide-angle view of a modern laboratory with robotic automation systems and liquid handling stations used for RNA research.
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The University of Pennsylvania recently celebrated the opening of the NSF Artificial Intelligence-driven RNA BioFoundry, known as AIRFoundry [1]. This $18 million facility focuses on using AI and automation to design and test lipid nanoparticles for RNA-based therapies [1][3]. The hub aims to democratize access to mRNA technology by reducing the trial-and-error often found in drug development [1][2].
Located at One uCity Square, the center integrates high-throughput experiments with machine learning models [3]. Researchers use these tools to synthesize and evaluate delivery vehicles for genetic medicines [2]. By streamlining the research process, the facility hopes to make advanced medical treatments more accessible to scientists globally [1][3].
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