About
We are developing innovative cell therapy applications to transform treatment of diseases caused by a dysregulated immune system
Sentien Biotechnologies, Inc. is a privately-owned, clinical-stage company developing novel cell therapies that restore balance to the immune system and transform treatment options for patients with systemic inflammatory diseases. Our innovative blood conditioning approach has been proven to significantly enhance exposure and extend therapeutic activity of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs). By immobilizing MSCs in an extracorporeal device, our flagship SBI-101 product enables sustained, controlled dosage of secreted anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties that are unattainable by direct injection or intravenous infusion.
Our Evolution
Early Technology Development
Sentien’s technology is rooted in pioneering cell therapy research performed by Biju Parekkadan, PhD, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Center for Engineering and Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Once Dr. Parekkadan realized his new MSC therapy approach had the potential to transform treatment for a range of acute and chronic indications, he joined forces with Brian Miller to co-found Sentien Biotechnologies and develop the technology for clinical use. The company was able to attract experienced scientific and industry leaders to its Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board to help guide the early technology development and translation to the clinic. Sentien was awarded a total of $7 million in non-dilutive funding from the NIH’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, and its core IP was granted by the USPTO in 2011.
Key Milestones
2015
Secured seed round of financing
Received Fast Track Phase I/II SBIR grants for Acute Myocardial Infarction (MFI) pre-clinical research
2016
Awarded a Boehringer Ingelheim Golden Ticket to LabCentral, Inc., a first-of-its-kind shared laboratory space designed as a launchpad for high-potential life-sciences and biotech startups
2017–2018
Closed a $12M Series A investment round
Submitted IND application for SBI-101 and initiated Phase I/II trial of SBI-101 in patients with acute kidney injury
Released first lot of GMP grade material
Moved to new Headquarters in Lexington, MA
Closed second tranche of Series A financing
2019
Completed low dose cohort enrollment in Phase I/II trial of SBI-101 in patients with acute kidney injury
Presented Phase I/II trial interim analysis at 2019 Cell & Gene Therapy Meeting on the Mesa
2020
Appointed Rich Ganz as Executive Chairman
Appointed Dr. Allen R. Nissenson as Chief Medical Officer
Submitted IND application for SBI-101 and initiated Phase I/II trial of SBI-101 in COVID-19 patients with acute kidney injury
Awarded $2.4M contract from DoD and MTEC for the development of a potency assay for MSCs in regenerative medicine products