Metabiota

Metabiota is a leading risk-modeling company that provides data-driven insights to help governments and businesses manage the threat of infectious disease outbreaks. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Nathan Wolfe, the company uses a combination of epidemiological modeling, historical data, and artificial intelligence to quantify the biological risks facing a specific region or supply chain. Their platform, the Epidemic Tracker, monitors thousands of potential threats in real-time, providing early warnings and "risk scores" for various pathogens. Metabiota's work is particularly significant in the public good sector for its ability to help international agencies plan for and mitigate the economic impact of pandemics. The company was acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks in 2022 to integrate its predictive modeling capabilities into a global biosecurity network. By translating complex biological data into actionable financial and operational risks, Metabiota helps build a more resilient global infrastructure that is better prepared for the "next big" biological event.