Arbutus Biopharma Company Description
Arbutus Biopharma Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, develops novel therapeutics for chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the United States.
Its HBV product pipeline consists of imdusiran (AB-729), a proprietary subcutaneously-delivered RNAi therapeutic product candidate that suppresses all HBV antigens, including HBsAg expression.
The company’s research and development programs include AB-101, an oral PD-L1 inhibitor to reawaken patients’ HBV-specific immune system; and small molecule antiviral medicines to treat coronaviruses, including COVID-19.
It has licensing agreements with Gritstone Oncology, Inc; Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Qilu Pharmaceuticals Co, Ltd; Assembly Biosciences, Inc.; Acuitas Therapeutics, Inc.; and Antios Therapeutics, Inc. Arbutus Biopharma Corporation also has a clinical collaboration agreement with Barinthus Biotherapeutics plc to evaluate VTP-300.
The company was formerly known as Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation and changed its name to Arbutus Biopharma Corporation in July 2015.
Arbutus Biopharma Corporation is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania.
Country | Canada |
Industry | Biological Products, Except Diagnostic Substances |
Employees | 73 |
CEO | Michael McElhaugh |
Contact Details
Address: 701 Veterans Circle Warminster, British Columbia 18974 United States | |
Phone | 267 469 0914 |
Website | arbutusbio.com |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | 0SGC |
Exchange | London Stock Exchange |
Fiscal Year | January - December |
Reporting Currency | USD |
SIC Code | 2836 |
Key Executives
Name | Position |
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Michael McElhaugh | Chief Executive Officer |
David Hastings | Chief Financial Officer |
Michael McElhaugh | Chief Operating Officer |
Lisa Caperelli | Head of Investor Relations |