Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases caused by viral or bacterial pathogens are a major cause of death and morbidity worldwide and constitute an ever growing medical need. We are focusing on discovery, research and development of new anti-infective agents, targeting both the pathogen as well as the host immune defences. In this, we build on an industry-leading technology platform and on a rich legacy of research in this field, which produced some outstanding therapeutics in hepatitis B, influenza and multi-drug resistant bacterial infections.

Partnering opportunities we are looking for:

• Hepatitis B
• Respiratory Viruses
• Multidrug-resistant, Gram-negative Bacterial Infections

Example partnerships

Dicerna – research collaboration and licensing agreement to develop siRNA therapies for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Your dedicated partnering leads in Infectious Diseases

Patrick Schleck, Head of Immunology & Infectious Diseases, Pharma Partnering

Luca Piali, Search & Evaluation Lead Immunology & Infectious Diseases, Pharma Partnering

Rebecca Kunder, Search & Evaluation Lead Immunology & Infectious Diseases, Pharma Partnering