AMR Roundtable Part 1: Incentives Spur Antimicrobial Investments, But More Needed
Executive Summary
Scrip spoke with the CEOs of antibiotic firm Zavante and antifungal specialist Amplyx as well as a BARDA official who oversees antibiotic funding programs during a roundtable discussion at BIO about what's needed to boost antimicrobial drug development. Topics addressed in this part 1 of the discussion include company funding strategies, impact of the CARB-X program, and unique opportunities and challenges for antifungals.
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