Robert Langer
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Robert Samuel Langer Jr. is an American biotechnologist, chemical engineer, and inventor who holds the title of Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of only 12 faculty to hold that rank. He is a co-founder of Moderna, the biotechnology company known for its mRNA-based vaccine technology. Building on his background in biotech innovation, Langer has also backed newer ventures, including Cheiron, a startup developing a software platform for drug development, which raised $8 million in seed funding led by Menlo Ventures. He is recognized for his long career bridging chemical engineering research and the founding and support of biotechnology companies.
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