Luna DNA Raises $4 Million Including Key Investors Illumina Ventures and Arch Venture Partners

Funding supports company’s mission to launch a medical discovery platform and engage a global community of data contributors   SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Luna DNA, the first community-owned genomic and medical research database, today announced financing from key investors Illumina Ventures and Arch Venture Partners. Additional investors include UK-based Bridgelink Capital; Seattle-based Hemisphere Ventures; and Dr. Aristides Patrinos, a former leader... Read more

Luna DNA Expands Leadership and Advisory Board, Adding New Pedigree From Illumina

Three industry leaders join company ranks to drive genomic discovery SAN DIEGO, March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — 9:30 a.m. PT — Luna DNA, the first community owned genomic and medical research database, today announced the addition of three new members to its leadership team. The key hires in the VP of marketing and VP of business strategy and operation... Read more

Luna DNA Announces Dawn Barry, former Illumina VP, as President

As President, Dawn Barry will be responsible for leading operations, communicating and implementing company mission, and guiding overall strategy, direction, and growth at Luna DNA. SAN DIEGO, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Luna DNA, the first and only genomic and medical research knowledge base powered by the blockchain and owned by its community, announced today Dawn Barry as president. In... Read more

First Genomic Platform Powered by the Blockchain Raises $2 Million in Funding; Backed by Illumina Veterans

Luna DNA is the first and only genomic and medical research knowledge base powered by the blockchain and owned by its community. SAN DIEGO, Dec. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Luna DNA, the first and only genomic and medical research knowledge base powered by the blockchain and owned by its community, announced $2 Million in Seed funding today. The round included... Read more