Structura Biotechnology

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Structura Biotechnology is a Toronto-based scientific software company that develops Cryo SPARC, a leading software platform for cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) image analysis. This high-performance computing application processes terabytes of cryo-EM data daily, enabling scientists in pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, and academic labs to achieve breakthroughs in life sciences and drug discovery. Notable discoveries facilitated by Cryo SPARC include the 3D structure of the insulin receptor and the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which contributed to COVID vaccine development. The company is expanding its offerings, including a partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific to integrate their software with cryo-EM microscopes, positioning itself at the forefront of cryo-EM research and software development.