Empower the immune system to fight cancer using innovative biomaterials
Symphony Biosciences is a biotechnology company developing next-generation cancer immunotherapies using advanced biomaterials and immune engineering.
Harnessing the body’s own immune system
Our mission is to help the immune system fight cancer more effectively by creating localized environments that recruit, activate, and train immune cells to recognize and destroy tumors.
Immunotherapy that’s more accessible and precise
We envision a future in which cancer immunotherapy is more accessible, effective, and precisely controlled — powerful antitumor immunity without the complexity of personalized cell therapies.
From the lab to a therapeutic platform
SymphNode builds on peer-reviewed research by our co-founders, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering (2023), showing that peritumorally implanted immunomodulatory macroporous scaffolds can systemically enhance antitumor immunity in preclinical models.
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- Research-driven. Grounded in cancer immunology, biomaterials, and translational engineering.
- Translation-focused. Committed to turning breakthrough bioengineering into therapeutic products.
- NCI funded. Supported by the NIH’s National Cancer Institute through a Fast-Track Phase II SBIR award.
Our team
Scientists and engineers with expertise across immunology, biomaterials, and drug development.
Negin Majedi, PhD
CEO and Co-founder
Biomaterials, cancer immunotherapy
Mahdi Hasani, PhD²
CSO and Co-founder
Biomaterials, drug delivery, immunoengineering
Erfan Dashtimoghadam, PhD
VP Research
Biomaterials, drug delivery, biomanufacturing
Guided by experienced advisors
Laurence Nore, MBA
Business Development
UCLA Anderson School of Management · Amgen
Manish Butte, MD, PhD
Co-founder, Consulting
Backed by investors, funders, and leading innovation programs
Non-dilutive funding and awards
NIH National Cancer Institute
Fast-Track Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award.
Technology in Space Prize
Awarded by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS).
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Interested in our work as an investor, partner, or future team member?



