About Protogen Bio
Pioneering the future of computational biology from the heart of Florida's biotech corridor
Our Mission
At Protogen Bio, we're democratizing access to cutting-edge protein structure prediction technology. Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery and drug development by providing researchers worldwide with fast, accurate, and affordable AlphaFold2-powered predictions.
We believe that every researcher, from academic labs to biotech startups, deserves access to the same world-class computational resources that drive breakthrough discoveries at major pharmaceutical companies.
The Florida Advantage
Biotech Hub
Florida is home to one of the nation's fastest-growing life sciences ecosystems. With over 4,400 biotech companies and world-renowned research institutions like Scripps Research, Moffitt Cancer Center, and Mayo Clinic, we're at the epicenter of medical innovation.
Regulatory Excellence
Operating in Florida provides strategic proximity to FDA headquarters and access to a regulatory environment that fosters innovation while maintaining the highest standards of scientific rigor and data security.
Infrastructure & Talent
Florida's investment in technology infrastructure and education has created a deep talent pool of computational biologists, bioinformaticians, and AI specialists. Our location provides access to top-tier data centers and high-performance computing resources.
Strategic Location
Positioned at the crossroads of the Americas, Florida offers unparalleled connectivity to both domestic and international markets. Our location facilitates partnerships with Latin American research institutions and provides easy access to global pharmaceutical companies.
By the Numbers
Our Technology
AlphaFold2 Integration
We leverage DeepMind's revolutionary AlphaFold2 technology, which achieved unprecedented accuracy in protein structure prediction during CASP14. Our infrastructure is optimized to deliver predictions with atomic-level precision in a fraction of the time required by traditional methods.
High-Performance Computing
Our dedicated GPU clusters in Florida's state-of-the-art data centers ensure rapid processing of even the most complex protein structures. We maintain redundant systems and real-time monitoring to guarantee 99.9% uptime for our computational services.
Security & Compliance
Data security is paramount in biotech research. Our systems are designed with enterprise-grade encryption, secure data handling protocols, and compliance with relevant regulatory standards. All predictions and data are handled with strict confidentiality.
Our Team
Protogen Bio is led by a team of computational biologists, bioinformaticians, and software engineers passionate about accelerating scientific discovery.
Tana Kieper
Co-Founder & CEO
A distinguished biotechnology innovator with extensive experience in synthetic biology, CRISPR gene editing, and environmental biotechnology. Educated at the University of Saskatchewan, Tana's vision combines rigorous scientific methodology with entrepreneurial innovation.
Education
BSc Biotechnology
Experience
Lab Manager
Lennart Lopin
Co-Founder
Lennart brings extensive experience in computational biology and bioinformatics, with a focus on protein structure prediction and drug discovery. His background spans molecular dynamics simulations, machine learning applications in structural biology, and high-throughput computational workflows.
Expertise
Cybersecurity
Expertise
AlphaFold2
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