Lexeo’s Approach To Gene Therapy For Common Conditions

CEO Expects First Commercial Launch As Early As 2026

Since becoming CEO of Lexeo a year before its launch, R. Nolan Townsend has steered the company from strength to strength, expanding its pipeline from three to eight novel therapeutics and ultimately developing therapeutics for a future where gene therapy can cut healthcare costs.

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