Biotech Nephrogen: Revolutionizing Kidney Disease Treatment
Demetri Maxim's life changed when his mother's kidneys failed at age seven, leading to dialysis and a later transplant. However, his family's struggles didn't end there, as he inherited Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) from her.
About one in seven Americans has Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), with 10% of cases resulting from genetic conditions. Maxim became determined to find a cure, and his breakthrough moment came in 2021 with a Nature Magazine study showing PKD can be reversed in mice using CRISPR technology.
Maxim has been obsessed with finding a cure for himself and others ever since he was in high school.
Biotech Nephrogen combines AI and gene therapy to reverse kidney disease, and will be showcased at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
Author's summary: Biotech Nephrogen uses AI and gene therapy to fight kidney disease.