Abivax S.A., operating as ABIVAX Société Anonyme, is a French pharmaceutical firm focused on the discovery and optimization of therapeutic drugs for inflammatory, infectious, and oncological diseases. A cornerstone of their product pipeline is ABX464, which is currently undergoing Phase IIb clinical trials for ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease, and COVID-19. This compound is also being evaluated in Phase IIa studies for rheumatoid arthritis and has successfully completed Phase IIa trials demonstrating viral remission in patients with HIV. Additionally, the company is advancing ABX 196, an immune-boosting candidate, through Phase 1/2 clinical trials targeting hepatocellular cancer. Abivax also conducts research initiatives for conditions like Dengue fever, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus. The company has secured license agreements with key French scientific bodies, including the National Centre for Scientific Research, the University of Montpellier, and the Institut Curie. Founded in 2013, Abivax S.A. maintains its headquarters in Paris, France.
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Abivax S.A. is a biotech company headquartered in Paris, France. It is publicly listed (ABVX) with a market capitalisation of $8.9B. Xcout tracks 31 named people at Abivax S.A., including Marc de Garidel (Chief Executive Officer & Director).
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Inventiva S.A. is a biopharmaceutical company currently in its clinical development phase, specializing in the creation of orally administered small molecule therapeutics. The firm primarily targets serious conditions such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), various forms of mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), and other significant diseases. The company's most advanced experimental drug is Lanifibranor, which has successfully completed Phase IIb clinical trials for the treatment of NASH. Inventiva is also progressing with Odiparcil, an asset that has finished its Phase IIa clinical studies for addressing the MPS VI subtype disease. Beyond these lead candidates, Inventiva maintains a robust pipeline of earlier-stage research and development programs, notably in oncology and other therapeutic areas. The company has also established important strategic alliances, including a partnership with AbbVie focused on treatments for autoimmune diseases, and a collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH aimed at discovering novel therapies for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Inventiva S.A. was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Daix, France.
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. operates as an immunology company with commercialized products, dedicated to devising therapeutic solutions for the treatment and prevention of significant infectious diseases. Its pipeline features several key candidates: Sotrovimab (branded as Xevudy, or VIR-7832), a neutralizing monoclonal antibody for both treating and preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection; VIR-2218 and VIR-3434, aimed at hepatitis B virus; VIR-2482, targeting the prevention of influenza A virus; and VIR-1111, designed to prevent human immunodeficiency virus. The firm maintains a robust network of strategic partnerships and collaborations. These include grant support from organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. It holds option and licensing arrangements with entities such as Brii Biosciences Limited, and a collaboration and license agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Further licensing relationships exist with The Rockefeller University and MedImmune, Inc. Collaborations extend to WuXi Biologics and Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd., alongside a research agreement with GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA. Furthermore, Vir has secured a manufacturing contract with Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and a clinical development partnership with Gilead Sciences, Inc. focused on chronic hepatitis B virus. The company, established in 2016, is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Transgene SA is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of therapeutic vaccines and oncolytic viruses, with a primary objective to treat cancer and infectious diseases. Its product pipeline includes TG4050, a therapeutic vaccine currently in Phase I clinical trials for ovarian cancer and head and neck cancers that are HPV-negative. Another therapeutic vaccine, TG4001, is undergoing Phase II clinical development for HPV-positive cancers. The company is also advancing oncolytic viruses such as TG6002, which is in Phase I/IIa trials for a variety of solid tumors, including gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas of the stomach, pancreas, and colon, and BT-001, an oncolytic virus in Phase I/II clinical trials for solid tumors. Additionally, Transgene is developing TG1050, a therapeutic vaccine for chronic hepatitis B, and Pexa-Vec, an oncolytic virus intended for solid tumor treatment. The company has established numerous strategic collaborations and licensing agreements with key industry players, including AstraZeneca, Merck KGaA, Pfizer, PersonGen BioTherapeutics, NEC Corporation, SillaJen, Ascend BioPharmaceutical, Valneva, Sanofi, BioInvent, and Randox. Founded in 1979, Transgene SA is headquartered in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France, and operates as a subsidiary of TSGH SAS.
Evaxion Biotech A/S is a clinical-stage biotechnology firm dedicated to creating artificial intelligence-driven immunotherapies. Its innovative pipeline targets cancers, bacterial infections, and viral diseases. The company's oncology portfolio features several promising candidates: EVX-01, a leading cancer immunotherapy currently in Phase IIb clinical trials for metastatic melanoma; EVX-02, a DNA-based cancer immunotherapy undergoing Phase IIa trials for adjuvant melanoma; and EVX-03, another DNA-based immunotherapy in development for a range of cancers. Beyond oncology, Evaxion is advancing three pre-clinical vaccine candidates—EVX-B1, EVX-B2, and EVX-V1—aimed at combating various bacterial and viral pathogens. Founded in 2008, Evaxion Biotech A/S is headquartered in Hørsholm, Denmark.
Assembly Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology firm in the clinical development phase, dedicated to identifying and advancing innovative therapeutic solutions for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections within the United States. Its primary drug candidate, Vebicorvir, has successfully concluded Phase 2 clinical trials for individuals with chronic HBV. The company's development pipeline also features ABI-H3733, which has finished Phase 1a clinical studies, and ABI-4334, currently in pre-clinical assessment for HBV treatment. Assembly Biosciences has forged collaborative partnerships, including agreements with BeiGene, Ltd. and Arbutus Biopharma Corporation, as well as with Antios Therapeutics, Inc., to explore a triple-combination treatment strategy for chronic hepatitis B virus. Additionally, it maintains strategic licensing arrangements with Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation and Door Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Established in 2005, the company was formerly known as Ventrus Biosciences, Inc. before rebranding to Assembly Biosciences, Inc. in June 2014, and its headquarters are located in South San Francisco, California.
DBV Technologies S.A., a biopharmaceutical firm based in Montrouge, France, operates at the clinical stage, focusing on the research and development of epicutaneous immunotherapy solutions. Its flagship product, Viaskin Peanut, has completed Phase III clinical trials as an immunotherapy for peanut allergies in children aged 4 to 11, adolescents, and adults. The company's pipeline also includes Viaskin Milk, currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated cow's milk protein allergy, and Viaskin Egg, which is in pre-clinical development for hen's egg allergy. Additionally, DBV Technologies is developing a booster vaccine targeting Bordetella pertussis. Beyond these, the company explores earlier-stage research for a respiratory syncytial virus vaccine and potential therapies for Crohn's disease, celiac disease, and type I diabetes. In partnership with Nestlé Health Science, it is developing MAG1C, a user-friendly atopy patch test for diagnosing non-IgE mediated cow's milk protein allergy in infants and toddlers. DBV Technologies S.A. was established in 2002.
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