
Lovisa Afzelius
@afzelius_lovisa
General partner at Flagship Pioneering |🇺🇸🇸🇪
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https://www.flagshippioneering.com/people/lovisa-afzelius 26-11-2013 17:48:16
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At Flagship, we run toward uncertainty, especially as we pioneer the application of AI to biology. As CEO of Apriori Bio and Metaphore Biotechnologies, I believe three principles are critical to driving AI responsibly toward its promise.

Being on World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance has been a great opportunity to engage with global leaders on our commitment to the development, adoption and overall governance of generative AI. Read the Alliance’s reports highlighting initial insights here: weforum.org/publications/a…

I am thrilled that Craig has joined Apriori Bio as President and Flagship Pioneering as an Operating Partner. Craig’s deep insights to the vaccine and drug development processes are crucial as we seek to improve patients’ lives.

In celebration of #IDWGS, I was honored to moderate a conversation about company creation with Vinidhra Mani, Molly Gibson, Theonie, and Katharine von Hermann. Thanks to Flagship Pioneering for hosting this event and continuing to recognize the important role of #WomeninScience!


We're excited to announce our launch as Prologue Medicines. As a Flagship Pioneering company, we're unlocking the therapeutic potential of the viral proteome for the creation of powerful new medicines. Learn more: bit.ly/3wqutAA #FlagshipFounded

.Prologue Medicines was founded on the idea of unlocking the therapeutic potential of the viral proteome. Congrats to the entire team on the launch of our company! #FlagshipFounded #healthcare

Exciting news for #FlagshipFounded Metaphore Biotechnologies as we partner with Novo Nordisk and Flagship Pioneering's Pioneering Medicines to further validate our platform and develop new therapeutics for obesity. We’re looking forward to working with the world-leading drug developers at Novo!

I had a great time discussing the latest trends in the biotech industry with Rajiv Kaul and @drcwestphalat Fidelity Investments’s Founders & Funders in Biotech and Healthcare event. Thank you for organizing a fun and thought provoking conversation.



In the year since our launch, we have grown our team, announced a collaboration with Novo Nordisk and Pioneering Medicines, and advanced our MIMIC platform to pioneer novel therapeutics. Excited to see what’s next for our team! Learn more: flagshippioneering.com/companies/meta… #FlagshipFounded

What an amazing first year it’s been for the Metaphore Biotechnologies team! Looking forward to continuing to grow our team as we advance our MIMIC platform to create novel drugs for patients in need.

Thanks Seth Berkley for a fantastic keynote at 'The Future of 21st Century Vaccines' Flagship Pioneering Wellcome Collection Apriori Bio

It was a pleasure to join Apriori Bio President Craig Williams and scientific advisors Seth Berkley and Ara, along with other leaders in our field to discuss the importance of vaccines that get ahead of viruses. Thanks to everyone who made the event a success!


Last weekend, Apriori Bio, Metaphore Biotechnologies, Prologue Medicines, FL101, and FL104, along with families and friends, gathered for our inaugural summer picnic. It was great to get to know those important to you and enjoying quality time together outside of work. #FlagshipFounded


Angela Hwang- to me one of the most prolific leaders in life-science - is joining Metaphore Biotechnologies as CEO and Flagship Pioneering as CEO-Partner. I’m beyond excited that she has chosen Metaphore Biotechnologies as her next adventure. Can’t wait to see what we will accomplish together.

Lovisa X Excited to share the full episode of my recent conversation with Philip Hemme on the The Flot.bio Show podcast at #BIOEurope. It was a great conversation about company building Flagship Pioneering and the potential of AI to revolutionize drug discovery. flot.bio/episode/lovisa…
