Who we are

Viriom Inc. is a commercial and late-stage biotech company developing novel therapies and prophylactic medicines against HIV-1 and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). Viriom's pipeline includes: Elpida® (elsulfavirine), the best-in-class NNRTI that obtained first market authorization in 2017; novel fixed doze combination single pill regimens; extended release weekly oral formulations; and long-acting injectable therapy and prophylaxis. Viriom is also developing a highly potent prodrug of the antiviral tenofovir to treat HIV-1 and Hepatitis B patients. Viriom combines its extended release and long-acting injectable compounds with partners’ therapies with curative potential.

Viriom is developing breakthrough medicines that are effective and affordable with the ultimate goal of curing HIV and chronic HBV infections in both developing and developed countries. 

News
Viriom to Present Pre-Clinical Studies with Elsulfavirine/VM1500A Long-Acting Parenteral and Oral Formulations at the International Conference on HIV/AIDS, STDs & STIs 2018

SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Viriom Inc. today announced that its study report "Elsulfavirine/VM1500A Long-Acting Parenteral and Oral Formulations for Treatment and Prevention of HIV-1 Infections" will be presented by Dr. Vadim Bichko, Viriom's Chief Scientific Officer, at the International Conference on HIV/AIDS, STDs & STIs on April 24th, 2018 in Valencia, Spain. The study evaluates new options for treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS that would allow for infrequent dosing, thus facilitating patients' compliance and likely improving long-term treatment outcomes.

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Viriom will Present Latest Preclinical Data on Elsulfavirine/VM1500A Long Acting Injectable Formulation Development at the 16th European AIDS Conference in Milan

SAN DIEGO, CA, October 3d, 2017 -- Viriom Inc. announced today that it will be presenting “Preclinical Development of Elsulfavirine/VM1500A Long Acting Injectable Formulations" at the 16th European AIDS Conference in Milano, Italy. The study evaluates new options for treatment and prevention of AIDS, especially for patients with resistant HIV strains, that would allow for infrequent dosing, thus facilitating patients’ adherence and likely improving long-term treatment outcomes.

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Viriom Announces New Director Appointment

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 6, 2017  /PRNewswire/ -- Viriom Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Augustine Lawlor as Director of Viriom. Mr. Lawlor brings to Viriom his extensive operating experience in strategic business development, finance, management of mergers and acquisitions, as well as general management in the biotechnology industry. Mr. Lawlor is the Managing Partner of HealthCare Ventures LLC, where he has worked for over 17 years, and a board member of numerous life science companies. Before joining HealthCare Ventures, Mr. Lawlor served as Vice President of Corporate Development & Chief Financial Officer, and later as Chief Operating Officer, at LeukoSite, Inc.

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Viriom Obtains First Market Approval of Elsulfavirine (Elpida®) for Treatment of HIV-1 Infection in Russia

SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Viriom, Inc (Viriom), a San Diego-based biotech company, today announced that on June 30, 2017 the Russian Ministry of Health (MoH) granted an approval to Viriom's non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) elsulfavirine (brand name Elpida®). Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors block HIV replication. The labeling requested was for the "treatment of HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.

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