Renovaro Biosciences Inc., a TechBio leader focused on next-generation diagnostics, drug discovery, and genetically enhanced cancer therapies, announced it closed its previously announced merger transaction with BioSymetrics, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery and precision neurology company on April 8, 2025.
Renovaro’s merger with BioSymetrics is designed to enhance Renovaro’s data repository and biomarker discovery capabilities, as well as add in vivo validation and drug discovery to Renovaro’s AI powered biomarker and diagnostic platform.
At the core of this potential synergy is BioSymetrics’ proprietary Elion platform, a cutting-edge AI and machine learning engine that has been designed to uncover complex biological relationships to accelerate the discovery of diagnostics and therapeutics. BioSymetrics’ Phenograph provides a translational engine that maps human clinical signals to prioritized therapeutic targets and is designed to expedite and improve target and biomarker identification and enables patient stratification and drug repurposing. BioSymetrics’ advanced in vivo modeling and machine vision systems enable high throughput phenotypic screening, leveraging AI-powered analysis to detect subtle biological responses with unprecedented accuracy. Through in vivo modeling, BioSymetrics has amassed a very large database of proprietary in vivo experimentation, with associated behavioral and morphological analysis. This integrated approach potentially hastens the discovery and validation of transformative therapeutics by bridging computational insights with real-world biological validation, and has enabled platform and analytic partnerships with Janssen, Pfizer, Merck, Supernus Pharma, and Deerfield Cures. By integrating Elion into Renovaro’s workflow, the combined business aims to streamline the translation of biomarker insights into accelerated discovery timelines, enhancing precision in target identification and improving overall research efficiency, ultimately enabling faster and more effective drug discovery and therapeutic development.
“This merger represents a pivotal step in our mission to diagnose cancer and advance precision medicine,” said David Weinstein, CEO of Renovaro. “By combining our expertise in oncology with BioSymetrics’ expertise in epilepsy and other neurological diseases, we believe that we are creating a powerful synergy that will enhance our ability to identify new therapeutic targets, validate diagnostics and accelerate precision drug development.”
BioSymetrics’ AI technology has been instrumental in uncovering novel disease signatures and optimizing precision medicine strategies. Through this merger, Renovaro can now access cutting-edge computational tools that are designed to enhance the ability to stratify patients, predict treatment responses, and drive more effective therapeutic interventions in oncology and neurology.
“We are excited to join forces with Renovaro to translate cutting-edge biomarker discoveries into tangible advancements in drug development,” said Anthony Iacovone, CEO of BioSymetrics. “Our AI-driven Elion platform has the potential to significantly impact precision medicine and by aligning with Renovaro’s deep expertise in immunotherapy and oncology, we believe that we can accelerate the journey from discovery to clinical application.”
The combination of Renovaro and BioSymetrics underscores a shared commitment to harnessing AI and data-driven approaches to improve patient outcomes. Moving forward, the combined company will focus on integrating AI-powered biomarker discovery with innovative drug development, ultimately intended to bring more precise and effective treatments to patients worldwide.