San Francisco, California, United States of America
Keith Leonard, Nathaniel E. David
2009
100
Public company
NASDAQ:UBX
IPO
210
The Longevity Fund, Founders Fund, ARCH Ventures
Cellular senescence
Osteoarthritis, Eye disease, Lung disease, Dementia
small molecule drugs
Phase 1 Trials
UBX0101, UBX1325
Unity Biotechnology, Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the research and development of therapeutics to extend human health span. The company's lead drug candidates include senolytics (drugs targeting senescent cells) UBX0101 that is in Phase 2 clinical study for musculoskeletal disease; and UBX1967 for ophthalmologic diseases. It is also developing programs in pulmonary disorders. The company was formerly known as Forge, Inc. and changed its name to Unity Biotechnology, Inc. in January 2015. Unity Biotechnology, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Brisbane, California.