Why Immune Foundry Labs?
There is no shortage of interest in immunotherapy. So why IFL?
A Unique Founding Perspective
Immune Foundry Labs was founded by chemical engineers — and that matters. Chemical engineering brings a systems-level, design-driven approach to biological problems. We think in terms of transport, kinetics, thermodynamics, and material properties. We apply rigorous engineering logic to the complexity of biology. That lens is rare in immunotherapy, and it is our edge.
The Right Problem at the Right Time
Immunotherapy has produced remarkable breakthroughs — and remarkable failures. Many promising therapies work brilliantly in some patients and not at all in others. The missing ingredient is often control — control over how, when, and where the immune system is engaged. Biomaterials are uniquely positioned to provide that control, and the field is only now beginning to unlock that potential.
Depth of Expertise
Our founders bring years of academic research experience in biomaterials and immunoengineering, with track records of high-impact publication, sponsored research, and translational development. We know this science from the ground up.
Rooted in a World-Class Research Ecosystem
Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, IFL is embedded in one of the nation’s premier research environments. We have access to exceptional scientific talent, clinical partnerships, and the collaborative culture that accelerates discovery.
We Build Platforms, Not Just Products
Our technologies are designed to be broadly applicable across disease areas — not single-use solutions. This means greater impact, greater adaptability, and greater long-term value for partners and patients alike.