VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES    Cambridge, MA, USA
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VE303
MICROBIOME

Direct-Acting Microbiome-based Therapeutic
Vedanta Biosciences is developing a novel class of therapies based on rationally-defined consortia of bacteria derived from the human microbiome. Focused on addressing immune and infectious diseases, Vedanta Biosciences is a leader in the microbiome field with capabilities and deep expertise to discover, develop, and manufacture medicines based on live bacterial consortia. Vedanta’s lead program, VE303, is a rationally-defined bacterial consortia that colonizes the gut and safely outcompetes C. difficile, while reconstituting gut microbiota previously disrupted by antibiotic treatment. As a part of the CARB-X program, Vedanta will progress VE303 through the completion of Phase 1 clinical trials. Vedanta Biosciences is an affiliate of PureTech Health.

Current Development Stage: Phase I

CARB-X Investment: Initial investment of up to $5.4m.

Initial CARB-X Investment Date: October 1, 2017

Graduation Date: September 30, 2018

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