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Gilead Invests $30.1 Million in Assembly Biosciences to Advance Clinical Development Programs

Dec 19, 2024over 1 year ago

Contract Type

partnership

San FranciscoBiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Description

Assembly Biosciences, Inc. announced an equity investment of $20.1 million by Gilead Sciences, Inc. to purchase additional common stock, as well as an amendment to their collaboration to advance the research and development of novel antiviral therapies with $10 million in accelerated funding. The funding will support the advancement of Assembly Bio’s clinical pipeline of antiviral therapeutic candidates for herpesviruses, hepatitis D virus (HDV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV).

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Company

Assembly Biosciences

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Assembly Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of innovative small molecule antiviral therapeutics designed to change the path of serious viral diseases and improve the lives of patients worldwide. Led by an accomplished team of leaders in virologic drug development, Assembly Bio is committed to improving outcomes for patients struggling with the serious, chronic impacts of herpesvirus, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infections. For more information, visit assemblybio.com.

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