Gemmus Pharma

About:

Gemmus develops innovative pharmaceutical products for the treatment of influenza and other viral infectious diseases.

Website: http://www.gemmuspharma.com

Top Investors: Tech Coast Angels, Life Science Angels, The Angels' Forum, Wilmington Investor Network, BlueTree Allied Angels

Description:

Gemmus Pharma is a drug development company founded in 2007 to commercialize in-licensed technology from a major pharmaceutical company. Gemmus' lead candidate is a cardiovascular drug currently marketed in Asia that has been repurposed for use as a treatment for influenza. Gemmus has received support from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) and has completed a Series A round. Gemmus plans to file an investigational new drug (IND) application with the FDA for treatment of influenza infections in 2014.