Rabia Khan

Yo, so let me tell you about Rabia Khan, this guy is the real deal in biotech startup land. He’s a YC W21 alum, which means he crushed it early on, jumping into the fast lane with some serious ambition. Right now, he’s running Serna Bio, a company that’s all about genetic medicine but in a super fresh way, using small molecules to unlock the transcriptome, which is basically the blueprint of how our genes do their thing.

Rabia’s story is kinda inspiring. Before he started Serna, he was deep in the research game, talking about the untapped possible of the transcriptome and how big of a big change it could be for drug discovery. He’s been featured everywhere, on The Biotech Startups Podcast, BIO International, and even at major events like the Stevenage biotech scene. The guy’s not just talking; he’s out here pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in biotech.

What’s crazy is how his process shows he’s all about pushing the envelope. He saw a gap, something no one was really messing with, small molecules targeting the transcriptome, and jumped into it. That’s what startups are about, right? Seeing the future before anyone else and going all-in. It’s clear he’s super motivated by making real impact. Not just chasing the money or fame, but genuinely trying to change how we do medicine.

His background with Serna Bio and his appearances on industry platforms tell you he’s not just a researcher, he’s a builder, a visionary who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty and challenge the status quo. Honestly, Rabia’s story is one of hustle, smarts, and a ton of guts. He’s the kind of founder that you look at and think, “Yeah, this guy is changing the game.” No cap.