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Instacart CEO’s medical institute reimagines neuroimmune diseases

Fidji Simo’s Metrodora Institute also manages a biobank, a data repository and is a clinical trial site

April 19, 2023 9:23 PM UTC

The Metrodora Institute aims to accelerate cures for neuroimmune disorders by reimagining how patients are treated, and how they participate in research.

The West Valley City, Utah-based institute, which offers clinical services and maintains a biobank and data repository, was co-founded by Instacart’s Fidji Simo, along with neurogastroenterologist and CEO Laura Pace, and CSO James Hemp. The institute opened its doors Wednesday and said it raised $35 million from an undisclosed venture investor. ...

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