Quantum Pharmaceuticals collaborates with University of Pittsburgh on HIV drug discovery.

Moscow, October, 20 2008

Quantum Pharmaceuticals and University of Pittsburgh announced a drug discovery collaboration in HIV sphere. Under the terms of agreement Quantum Pharmaceuticals gets access to the target data from University of Pittsburgh. Quantum Pharmaceuticals will apply its industry leading computational technology to discover novel small molecule inhibitors for this target. The University is to provide biological expertise and further develop the discovered inhibitors. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
About Quantum Pharmaceuticals
Quantum Pharmaceuticals is a drug discovery company based in Moscow, Russia specializing in small molecule screening and design through the use of its proprietary technology platform.
About University of Pittsburgh
Founded in 1787 the University of Pittsburgh has evolved into an internationally recognized center of learning and research. The University’s 12,000 employees, including 3,800 full-time faculty members, serve about 34,000 students through the programs of 15 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.