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Proteins, Purpose and Opportunities





collage on paper with stamped jumping dolphins
Jump, collage by Erica Fraaije, 2024


Proteins may be microscopic, yet their complexity and function in our bodies are vast. When magnified, they resemble spaceships navigating through our cells and bloodstreams. Our bodies manufacture some proteins within cells, while others come from food.


Growing up as the daughter of two biologists and now married to a chemist, I’m accustomed to conversations about proteins and genetics. I still recall the buzz around DNA and RNA discoveries during my youth. Now, I keep up my protein intake with vegan protein powder to maintain muscle health as I age.


Proteins have gained a new and vital role in our lives through my husband’s startup, Iridescent Bio. His company aims to accelerate the design of antibodies, which traditionally involves lengthy trial and error in the pharmaceutical industry. Iridescent Bio’s technology should make this process faster, more precise, and more affordable.


My husband has been an inventor in chemistry for decades, from research and development in the paint and oil industries to navigating the complexities of biomedical chemistry. His dedicated team has been working hard for over two years, driven by the hope of making a lasting impact. Now, they’re seeking angel investors interested in advancing solutions within the pharmaceutical world.


This project represents an exhilarating post-retirement venture for my husband and a rewarding journey for me. It shows how embracing bold risks and having faith in dreams can lead to extraordinary achievements. Tell me, what risk have you taken, and to what opportunities has it taken you?






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