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Safi Biotherapeutics


Safi Biotherapeutics is dedicated to developing on-demand blood cell therapies tailored for individuals in need. As a commercialization partner for a Department of Defense program, the company focuses on overcoming challenges in cell therapy manufacturing, ensuring high consistency and economic viability.

Industries

biotechnology

Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)

Safi Biotherapeutics

One Broadway, 14th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142

Awards

Fiscal Year 2024 Military Prototype Advancement Initiative (MPAI)

Optimization and Standardization of Enhanced Cryo-Storage Capabilities Unique to manufactured Red Blood Cells (mRBCs)

Funding (ceiling)

$3,449,500.63

Award Year

2024


Products

Manufactured red blood cells for transfusion (on-demand)

Red blood cells produced via ex vivo manufacturing intended for acute transfusion (trauma) and tailored transfusions for specific disease indications.

Expertise Areas

  • Ex vivo cell therapy manufacturing
  • Hematopoietic stem cell expansion
  • Bioprocess optimization and scale-up
  • Cryopreservation and cryostorage for cell products
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Key Technologies

  • Blood cell culture and expansion
  • Hematopoietic progenitor differentiation protocols
  • Bioreactor-based scale-up
  • Cryopreservation technologies
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Key People

Doug McConnell MBA

CEO & Co-Founder

LinkedIn

Jon Mogford PhD

Chairman & Co-Founder

Michael Mansour MD, PhD

Co-Founder

Kyle Meetze MBA

COO

Rob Thomas PhD

Scientific Lead

Katie Glen PhD

Lead Biologist


Featured In Technology Showcase

Next-Generation Manufactured Red Blood Cells for Extended Battlefield Blood Supply: Safi Biotherapeutics

Safi Biotherapeutics is developing manufactured red blood cells (mRBCs) with extended shelf life to improve battlefield transfusion readiness and emergency trauma care.


Investors

J2 Ventures

$5,000,000 funded.

Announced on 2024-09-11.


News & Updates

Safi Biotherapeutics has secured funding to enhance its capabilities in growing blood for transfusions.

An article discussing how Safi Biotherapeutics is addressing blood shortages through innovative solutions.

Safi Biotherapeutics has strengthened its position in the market by acquiring EryPharm assets.

A report on technologies developed for effective blood manufacturing in cold weather conditions.

Announcement of the rebranding of Safi Biosolutions to Safi Biotherapeutics.

Safi Biosolutions is working on alternatives to traditional blood donation methods.

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