GENFIT

GENFIT

Company: GENFIT


Sector:	biomedical biotech > drug development
Profile: Listed on Alternext by EuronextT Paris (ALGFT - FR0004163111), Genfit is an innovative biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Lille, France with its US subsidiary in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Products/Services: Genfit has focused its efforts on discovery and development of drugs for prevention and treatment of common risk factors associated with cardiovascular and metabolic disorders such as atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. In addition, Genfit has a special interest in selected indications such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease within the neurodegenerative field as well as other indications in anti-inflammatory area. Genfit's balanced business model of internally funded programs and partner supported programs allows the company to manage the risks associated with such programs, and at the same time, build value for its shareholders. Through its efforts, Genfit has created a rich and diversified pipeline of drug candidates in all stages of discovery and development on its own and in collaboration with its pharmaceutical partners.
Special Interests: The company's world renowned scientific expertise, notably in Nuclear Receptors, has turned Genfit into a European biotechnology leader. Genfit's efforts have yielded a strong and broad intellectual property portfolio (265 patents) and a solid track record of academic and industrial partnerships.
submitted: 29.06.2007		last actualized: 16.06.2008	pageviews: 32