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CARB-X

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CARB-X is a global non-profit partnership dedicated to accelerating antibacterial research to tackle the rising threat of drug-resistant bacteria.

Portfolio

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companies

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  • BioTech£13.2M

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  • Cambridge£13.2M

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Phico Therapeutics

Developing engineered phage technology to create new antibacterial treatments.


Team

Erin Duffy

Erin Duffy

R&D Chief

Erin brings drug discovery and research leadership experience from roles at the Gates Foundation, CARB-X, and Melinta Therapeutics.

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Recent investments

Grant
£13.2M

The biotechnology company has obtained grant funding to advance its antibacterial therapy through Phase 1 clinical trials.

"To receive funding from CARB-X is important validation for our SASPject technology platform and its potential in fighting bacterial resistance. It has been awarded at the end of a thorough due diligence process which reinforces the credibility of the company and our team – I am delighted to now look forward to progressing our lead product to clinical trials and developing a product pipeline that will advance the science of antibacterial therapy and in time, save millions of lives round the world."
— Heather Fairhead, Founder and CEO