ImYoo
About ImYoo
The startup has developed a biodiscovery platform that utilizes single-cell multi-omic analysis on small blood volumes self-collected at home. This technology enables users to generate high-fidelity longitudinal data to identify critical biomarkers during significant health events, such as autoimmune flares and adverse therapeutic side effects.
```xml <problem> Current methods for collecting patient data are often limited to clinical settings, resulting in infrequent and potentially biased snapshots of an individual's health. This lack of continuous, real-world data hinders the ability to understand the dynamic nature of diseases and develop more precise and targeted treatments. </problem> <solution> ImYoo is developing a patient-enabled biodiscovery platform that facilitates longitudinal collection and analysis of patient data. The platform allows individuals to self-collect small blood samples at home using easy-to-use kits, enabling frequent and convenient repeat sampling. These samples are then processed using single-cell RNA sequencing to generate high-resolution immune profiles. ImYoo leverages machine learning models trained on a database of immune profiles to analyze the complex single-cell RNA sequencing data. This approach aims to capture relevant health events as they happen, understand the complexities of diseases, and ultimately enable precision diagnostics and therapies. </solution> <features> - At-home blood self-collection kits for convenient and painless sample acquisition - Single-cell RNA sequencing to generate high-resolution immune profiles - Longitudinal data collection to capture changes in an individual's biology over time - Machine learning models for analyzing complex single-cell RNA sequencing data - Capability to identify critical biomarkers during key disease events, such as autoimmune flares - Personalized reports on RNA and cell numbers compared to others in the database (opt-in) - End-to-end workflow from sample collection to data analysis </features> <target_audience> ImYoo serves both patients interested in participating in research and researchers seeking access to unique patient data for biomarker discovery, individual baselining, and patient stratification. </target_audience> <revenue_model> ImYoo generates revenue by offering researchers access to its database of single-cell transcriptomics data and by providing services to design and execute bespoke studies leveraging its network of patient scientists and analytical capabilities. Participants in IBD/RA studies receive compensation in the form of gift cards ($125 for 3 samples, $250 for 6 samples). </revenue_model> ```
What does ImYoo do?
The startup has developed a biodiscovery platform that utilizes single-cell multi-omic analysis on small blood volumes self-collected at home. This technology enables users to generate high-fidelity longitudinal data to identify critical biomarkers during significant health events, such as autoimmune flares and adverse therapeutic side effects.
Where is ImYoo located?
ImYoo is based in San Francisco, United States.
When was ImYoo founded?
ImYoo was founded in 2021.
How much funding has ImYoo raised?
ImYoo has raised 2110000.
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2021
- Funding
- 2110000
- Employees
- 6 employees
- Major Investors
- Illumina Accelerator