by Chantal Allam, NCBiotech writer May 13, 2021 .
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Tellus Therapeutics is pushing ahead with developing its neonatal brain injury treatment after landing crucial seed funding this week.
The Durham-based biotech company focused on neonatal health announced that it had secured an undisclosed sum from Boston-based Xontogeny to advance its lead TT-20 program.
The program targets diffuse white matter injury (DWMI) in preterm infants less than 32 weeks gestational age.
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“We are excited to team up with Tellus to support them in pursuing their mission to provide a treatment for every baby born at risk for brain injury and improve neurodevelopmental outcomes for affected children,” said Xontogeny’s founder and CEO Chris Garabedian.