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Using lasers to paint a high-definition picture of the body’s COVID-19 immune response

Biosensing firm Adarza BioSystems is getting ready to launch its Ziva protein detection platform, though a little later than originally expected and including a new application.

In February, the firm raised $25 million in Series D funding and planned a summer release of its platform. But like many other companies, Adarza found itself having to shift its strategy as the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic shut down non-essential businesses across the economy. Instead of launching the system with its planned focus on immuno-oncology and neurology, the firm has moved to use its technology for immune profiling research supporting work like SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development.

Adarza Shifts Focus to SARS-CoV-2 in Anticipation of Protein Biosensor Launch

Biosensing firm Adarza BioSystems is getting ready to launch its Ziva protein detection platform, though a little later than originally expected and including a new application.

In February, the firm raised $25 million in Series D funding and planned a summer release of its platform. But like many other companies, Adarza found itself having to shift its strategy as the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic shut down non-essential businesses across the economy. Instead of launching the system with its planned focus on immuno-oncology and neurology, the firm has moved to use its technology for immune profiling research supporting work like SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development.

Adarza’s Ziva provides window into immune response to COVID-19 and other pathogens

Adarza Biosystems Inc.’s Ziva platform can simultaneously detect hundreds of proteins, antibodies, or substrates from a single drop of blood, plasma or serum, providing insight into an individual’s immune response. That could be critical for both surveillance and diagnostic purposes as the nation prepares for a likely second wave of the novel coronavirus in the fall when multiple respiratory pathogens will be circulating.

Adarza BioSystems Raises $25 Million in Series D Funding to Launch Platform for Research and Drug Development

Biotech company Adarza BioSystems announced today that it has raised $25 million in a Series D round co-led by 3×5 Partners, based in Portland, Ore., and St. Louis-based Lightchain Capital, LLC, the family office of Scottrade founder Rodger Riney.

Adarza plans to use the funds to support full commercialization of ZIVA, its automated biological testing platform for academic and clinical research. Scheduled for commercial launch in June, the ZIVA platform will allow researchers to quickly identify inflammation, cardiovascular, and oncology protein biomarkers for disease profiling and drug development.