Metrodora Institute

Metrodora Institute is a clinic in the Salt Lake City, Utah area specializing in treating complex medical conditions.

Metrodora Institute
Geography
Location3535 South Market Street
West Valley City, UT 84119, Salt Lake City
Organisation
FundingFor-profit hospital
TypeSpecialist
History
OpenedApril 19, 2023 (2023-04-19)
Links
Websitewww.metrodora.co

Named for Metrodora, an ancient Greek female physician and author, the clinic was co-founded in 2021 by Instacart CEO Fidji Simo; Laura A. Pace, a neurogastroenterologist and former University of Utah assistant professor who is now Metrodora's CEO; and James Hemp, PhD as Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder. Simo explained that she started Metrodora because of difficulties she had in getting care for her personal health problems of endometriosis and POTS.[1] In 2021, it was slated to open in the summer of 2022, but it ultimately opened its doors on April 19, 2023, with funding from Simo herself and a venture capital firm.[1][2][3]

Metrodora treats illnesses it considers "neuroimmune axis disorders", such as endometriosis, migraines, long COVID, ME/CFS, and POTS using a multidisciplinary approach that permits doctors from multiple specialties to collaborate.[2] These conditions have limited treatment options and Metrodora's CEO considers them neglected.[4] A nonprofit arm called the Metrodora Foundation collaborates with pharmaceutical and technology companies to perform research.[5] Patients can participate in clinical trials and contribute samples to a biobank. As of May 2023, Metrodora is participating in a trial of efgartigimod for POTS.[2][6]

References
  1. Aspan, Maria (October 4, 2021). "Why Instacart's new CEO is also launching a women's health startup". Fortune. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  2. Brodwin, Erin (2023-04-19). "Metrodora raises $35M to address neuroimmune disease". Axios. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  3. "Metrodora Institute Launches to Advance the Treatment of Complex Neuroimmune Diseases and Accelerate the Path to Cures". Metrodora Institute. April 19, 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-20 – via Cision PRNewswire.
  4. Swanson, Jacob (2023-08-18). "Metrodora Institute is exploring 'the most exciting medical frontier'". Utah Business. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  5. Dalrymple, Rachel (2021-12-17). "Utah-based startup, The Metrodora Institute wants to end neuroimmune disorders". Utah Business. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  6. Taylor, Nick (2023-04-19). "Metrodora opens neuroimmune research center in Salt Lake City, reveals first biotech partners". Fierce Biotech. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
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