Volastra Therapeutics

Volastra is an NYC-based clinical stage biotechnology company with an oncology pipeline concentrated on chromosomal instability, or CIN, a key vulnerability of cancers.

Referred to us by our long-term client Lexeo Therapeutics, Volastra needed help devising a marketing strategy for their transition to a clinical-stage company.

Through in-depth interviews with the Volastra team, we delved into their company and scientific journey to draw out their unique aspects and research techniques. Through these discussions, we learned about their innovative CIN-tech research strategy, extensive interrogation of cancer data, and growing suite of high-profile partnerships.

Drawing on our science and marketing expertise, we translated Volastra’s complex information into a clear, unified message. This positioned them as leaders in the CIN space through a new, cohesive brand narrative. We built a modern website with MOA illustrations and animations that visually guided the audience through the science. We updated their branding with a fresh, modern feel and created engaging content that tied everything together.

A slide displaying Volastra's logo and color palette. The logo features a stylized 'X' in magenta, and the palette includes various shades of pink, purple, teal, and dark blue, along with their corresponding color codes. This defines Volastra's visual brand identity.
This slide illustrates the process of mitosis, the normal cell division process resulting in two genetically identical daughter cells. It details the stages: Interphase (DNA is copied), Prophase (chromosomes condense), Metaphase (chromosomes align), Anaphase (sister chromatids separate), and Telophase & Cytokinesis (cell divides). This foundational biological process is relevant to Volastra's focus on errors in cell division in cancer.
This image focuses on the Telophase and Cytokinesis stage of cell division. The left panel shows a cell in metaphase with chromosomes aligned, and an inset highlights a chromosome. The right panel shows an abnormal Telophase/Cytokinesis, possibly illustrating how errors at this stage can contribute to CIN.
This image depicts the role of KIF18A or related mechanisms in chromosomal instability (CIN). The top panel shows a normal metaphase plate, while the bottom panel illustrates misaligned chromosomes, potentially due to errors in spindle dynamics. An inset highlights a chromosome with potential issues at the kinetochore. This visual emphasizes the CIN aspect of Volastra's research.
Responsive website design for Volastra, showcasing how their platform adapts to different screen sizes (laptop, tablet, mobile). The headline 'Short Circuiting Cancer's Chaos' is prominent, reflecting their focus on chromosomal instability in cancer. The design incorporates scientific imagery and a clean, modern aesthetic.
This image shows the 'Science' section of Volastra's website on different devices. It includes an explanation of mitosis and an illustration of the stages of cell division, connecting this fundamental process to their research on chromosomal instability in cancer.