Firm Finds Novel Mechanism Of Action For HIV A Hard Sell For Investors
This article was originally published in Pharmaceutical Approvals Monthly
Executive Summary
Executives at Koronis Pharmaceuticals are finding that having a drug with a new mechanism of action in the HIV space is a hurdle when seeking financing.
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