ABOUT US
We see a world of
POTENTIAL
in every person
including those with rare diseases.
We believe that treatments for rare diseases are as valuable as those for more common illnesses.
Tern Therapeutics was founded with a new vision for speeding the development of transformative, one-time genetic treatments for rare diseases.
Our Values
Patients and their families are at the core of everything we do. Tern Therapeutics is committed to integrity, empathy, urgency, innovation, and determination as we work in partnership with patient communities at every stage of development to deliver treatments to those living around the world with rare diseases.
URGENCY
We act with urgency, recognizing that every moment counts for the children and families awaiting new treatment options.
INNOVATION
We are dedicated to relentless scientific, regulatory, and commercial innovation with the goal of delivering our cutting-edge treatments to patients as efficiently as possible.
INTEGRITY
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in our approach to drug development and interactions with patients and their families.
EMPATHY
We embody empathy and prioritize compassion, centering our work on the needs of patients and their families.
DETERMINATION
We are determined to overcome challenges, persevere through difficulties, and deliver on our promise to improve the lives of patients living with rare diseases.
Leadership Team
Our name was inspired by the strength and determination of the Arctic tern, a small, fast, tenacious bird that migrates from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back every year, the longest migration of any animal on the planet. We resolve to go to the ends of the earth to fulfill our mission of speeding the development of transformative, one-time genetic treatments to unlock the full potential of children living with rare diseases.