Vernalis

Vernalis is a biotechnology and pharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medical products. The company focuses on candidates targeting oncology, neurodegeneration, anti-infectives, and inflammation, leveraging its expertise in fragment-based drug discovery, structural biology, and medicinal chemistry. Vernalis develops products through collaborations with various pharmaceutical companies and has a portfolio that includes treatments for cough-cold ailments, bacterial infections, and migraines. With a commitment to advancing its pipeline, Vernalis integrates its own research with commercial strategies to bring promising candidates to market. The company operates as a subsidiary of HitGen Inc. and Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, reflecting its collaborative approach in the pharmaceutical landscape.

Ian Garland

CEO and Board Member

3 past transactions

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Acquisition in 2005
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Ionix Pharmaceuticals

Acquisition in 2005
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Pintex Pharmaceuticals

Acquisition in 2005
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