Targeting Chronic, Low-Grade Inflammation to Address Diseases of Aging

HCW Biologics is developing immunotherapies to target chronic inflammation associated with aging. The company’s therapeutics are designed to disrupt the link between chronic, low-grade inflammation and age-related disorders. The company believes this type of inflammation is a significant contributing factor to cancer and several chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, and autoimmune disease. We spoke to Hing Wong, CEO of HCW Biologics, about the link between chronic inflammation and diseases of aging, the company’s immunotherapies, and its platform for developing therapies that target this unwanted inflammation to treat cancer and other diseases.