Summary
Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery and development of various product candidates. It develops products using its lipid nanocrystal (LNC) platform technology. The company's LNC delivery technology platform utilizes lipid nano-crystals for the delivery of small molecules, nucleic acids, gene therapies, vaccines, proteins, and peptides. Its lead product candidate is LYPDISO, a prescription-only omega-3 free fatty acid-based composition intended for the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic conditions. The company also offers MAT2203, an oral formulation of amphotericin B that is in Phase II clinical trials for the prevention of invasive fungal infections due to immunosuppressive therapy in patients. In addition, it provides MAT2501, an orally administered formulation of the broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic amikacin that has completed Phase I clinical trials to treat various types of multidrug-resistant bacteria, including non-tuberculous mycobacterium infections, as well as various multidrug-resistant gram negative and intracellular bacterial infections. Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc. has a research collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for the development of Gilead's antiviral remdesivir; and a feasibility collaboration with Genentech, Inc. for the development of oral formulations. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Bedminster, New Jersey.
History
Matinas BioPharma was founded in 2016 with a mission to develop innovative, market-leading pharmaceutical products. Since its inception, the company has grown to 4 divisions, 200+ employees and 4 late-stage clinical programs and launched 7 products, across multiple therapeutic areas, including metabolic diseases, cardiovascular disorders, and infectious diseases.
Mission
Matinas BioPharma is committed to becoming a globally recognized, innovative and successful biopharmaceutical leader dedicated to delivering high-quality and safe medicines to patients.
Vision
To become the leading biopharmaceutical company that brings innovative and differentiated medical therapies to patients and their families.
Key Team
Mr. Keith A. Kucinski CPA, M.B.A. (Chief Financial Officer)
Dr. Hui Liu M.B.A., Ph.D. (Chief Technology Officer)
Mr. Frank Calamusa (Exec. Director and Head of Manufacturing & Supply Chain)
Mr. Thomas J. Hoover M.B.A. (Chief Bus. Officer)
Recognition and Awards
Matinas BioPharma has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Pharmaceutical Achievement Award, the National Institutes of Health Award of Excellence, and was included in Deloitte’s 2018 North America Technology Fast 500 list of top-performing companies in the health and biotechnology industries.
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