NeuCyte, Inc.

Organization Description

CNS drug discovery company. NeuCyte, Inc. is bridging the gap in neuroscience that exists between animal and human clinical studies by developing human induced pluripotent stem cell-based platforms for drug discovery. Our SynFire platform is established with proprietary technology to derive human iPSC brain cells that is both isogenic and modular enabling facilitating mimicry of the cellular complexity of the brain, enabling disease modeling, phenotypic drug discovery, target identification, and compound efficacy studies. The platform translates to an accelerated lead drug identification and optimization process, more reliable drug efficacy, and improved predictive neurotoxicity potential.

Health & Safety

KNOWN HAZARDS: Students may be exposed to lentivirus.

Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Must be 18 or older
  • KNOWN HAZARDS: The placement requires working with any hazardous materials, heavy equipment, or heavy machinery.
Address 
319 N. Bernardo Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Wayne Poon
Job Title
Head of Neuroscience
Phone
Email
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Science, Technology or Engineering (Private/For-profit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, College Students, Families, People Experiencing Disability
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Hours of operation 

9am-5pm

Maximum students 
3